FAO in Sudan

Last week, from 15 to 17 September 2014 in Khartoum, the FAO Sudan team gathered to learn more about the FAO Strategic Framework and in particular on its Strategic Objective 5 on the increase of resilient livelihoods to shocks and...

An estimated 5.3 million people are food insecure in Sudan today. With 80 percent of Sudan's rural population relying on agriculture for their food and income, the sector plays a critical role in helping families cope with and rebuild their...

In 2014, conflicts, natural disasters and extreme weather patterns continue to undermine food and nutrition security around the world, severely affecting those who rely on farming, fishing and herding for their food and income.

This 2014 mid-year overview provides a snapshot...

Food insecure population expected to hit 4 million in coming months

Farmers and herders in Sudan need urgent support to help prevent the food security situation in the country from deteriorating further, FAO warned today.

Some 3.3 million people are...

Distribution of Fishing Boats and Fishing Gear to 17 Fishing Groups

The Integrated Food Security project (IFSP) distributed fishing boats and fishing gear to 17 fishing groups, each comprising approximately 35 individuals, under one of the six project components entitled Fishing...