FAO seeks to collaborate with governments, technical and knowledge networks, centers of excellence, universities and partners from the private sector willing to actively share their technical expertise and knowledge. Partners interested in showcasing their institutions and expertise in the areas of agriculture and food security, are encouraged to get in contact with FAO. 

The Organizations Profiles provides:

  • Information about Southern countries’ expertise and institutions in the realm of food security and agriculture;
  • a starting point through which countries can engage FAO to facilitate SSTC. Direct contact can be made with the focal point specified for the institution of interest, or FAO can be engaged to facilitate the partnership.
  • An overview of FAO-facilitated SSC initiatives.

Guidelines for Organizations interested to showcase their institutions:

  • This request form should be completed by the organization/institution offering to showcase their organization 
  • The Organization’s profile and accompanying rosters of experts will need to be filled in and submitted (either through the online form available here or by downloading the form and submitting the completed form to [email protected] 
  • Subject to endorsement by FAO, the organization’s profile will be uploaded under the Organization’s Page on the SSTC Online Platform and kept for four (4) years.  The organizations are encouraged to provide technical support and participate in FAO's knowledge sharing initiatives, when and where needed.
  • The Organizations are expected to update their profiles periodically on the SSTC Online Platform. The focal point appointed by the Organization will have access to editing the information online. The changes will be effectuated once reviewed and confirmed by FAO Site Administrator.
  • The organizations shall contact FAO on completion of their fourth years should they seek a renewal for a further four (4) years

Disclaimer: Partnerships with Non-State Actors (including non-governmental organizations, academic, research and development institutes, private sector entities, and cooperatives) will be subject to FAO policy and strategy of partnership with non-state actors. Your participation to the FAO’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation Network  and your use of the SSTC Gateway will be governed by FAO’s Data protection and privacy notice and FAO’s Terms and Conditions.

Information about the processing and the protection of your personal data: The FAO’s Data Protection and Privacy Notice explains the reason for the processing of your personal data in the context of your participation to the FAO’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation Network and your use of the SSTC Gateway.  It explains the way we collect, handle and ensure protection of all personal data provided, how that information is used and what requests you may submit in relation to your personal data. It also specifies that personal data related requests and queries can be submitted to [email protected] 

Hunan hybrid Rice Research Centre (HHRRC)
  • Agribusiness

HHRRC is a specialised institution for hybrid rice research and technology transfer.


Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture (BIOMA)
  • Agribusiness

The BIOMA performs scientific research and technology promotion focusing on fundamental scientific theories and crucial generic technologies about rural energy and environmental engineering.


Animal Influenza Laboratory (AIL) of Harbin Veterinary Research Institute (HVRI)
  • Agribusiness

The arbitrative diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian influenza; development of diagnostic and surveillance and analysis of virus variation; vaccine development, evaluation and update; as well as th


Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
  • Agribusiness

By the State Council, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Science and Technology.


National Water Authority - ANA
  • Agribusiness

  • Mission statement: To administer, conserve, protect and to take advantage of hydro resources of the different locations in the nation, in a sustainable manner, while at the same time promoti


Assessment and Environmental Control Agency - OEFA
  • Agribusiness

The Environmental Assessment and Control Agency (OEFA) is a specialized public technical agency, attached to the Ministry of the Environment, responsible for environmental control and ensuring the


MARINE INSTITUTE OF PERU - IMARPE
  • Agribusiness

  • Mission statement: The Marine Institute of Peru - IMARPE is a specialized technical agency of the Ministry of Production, aimed at scientific research and the study and knowledge of the Peru


Agency for the Supervision of Forest Resources and Wildlife - OSINFOR
  • Agribusiness

  • Mission statement: The Agency for Supervision of Forest Resources and Wildlife - OSINFOR was created by Legislative Decree No. 1085, June 28, 2008.


Central Veterinary Laboratory
  • Agribusiness

  • Mandate: To provide analytical and diagnostic services to the agricultural industry,  and to ensure the production and/or import of quality and safe food products throu


National Youth Employment Agency (ANPEJ)
  • Agribusiness

Mandate: development of youth employment  


Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production
  • Agribusiness

Preparation and implementation of the policy formulated by the Head of State in terms of livestock.


Plant Protection Directorate (DPV)
  • Agribusiness

Decree 99-909 of 14/09/1999 on the organization of the Ministry for Agriculture.


SENEGALESE STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (ASN)
  • Agribusiness

  • Mandate: Drafting national standards in all domains and promoting quality 
  • Main activities: Drafting national standards/training/support for establishment of quality managemen


Directorate of Water, Forestry, Hunting and Soil Conservation (DEFCCS)
  • Animal Production

Under the authority of the Ministry for the Environment and Sustainable Development, the Directorate of Water, Forestry, Hunting and Soil Conservation (DEFCCS) is in charge of formulating and imple