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➤ Knowledge for Investment K4I

Through K4I, we are committed to sharing knowledge via key studies and publications. Topics are wide ranging – from improving urban food systems governance to more climate-sensitive agricultural investments to country sector reviews, to name a few.

Visit the K4I page to browse through the complete publications catalogue.

                 

➤ Agriculture Human Capital Investment

Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to addressing challenges in our agri-food systems. These publications look at agriculture human capital investments, from recent trends to promising initiatives in CameroonChile, Côte d'Ivoire, India, Indonesia, KenyaPeru, Rwanda and the United States of America, as well as a global study

                

➤ Food Systems Assessment (FSA)

Under a partnership between the European Union, FAO, and CIRAD, in cooperation with national and food systems stakeholders, a large-scale assessment and consultation on food systems was initiated in more than 50 countries, as a first step towards transforming them.

The evidence and knowledge gathered so far has identified key questions that will help define policy and investments solutions in view of transforming food systems.

                 

Visit the dedicated FSA web to browse through the complete catalogue of publications.

Recent publications

2014
Author(s): Prikhodko, D., Davleyev, A.
World food demand has seen massive changes, including a shift from staple foods to animal proteins and vegetable oils. In...
2014
Author(s): Santos, N., Cherrou, Y., Jackson, D.
The Moroccan oilseed sector has experienced a substantial decline since the 1990s. The decline began with the cessation of high...
2014
Author(s): Del Mar Polo, M., Mullins, P., Santos, N., Selvaraju, R., Serova, E., Shik, O., Stevens, C., Trapido, P.J.
Economic growth in Jamaica is driven by three primary industries, the smallest being agriculture. Agriculture accounts for a declining share...
2014
Author(s): Machado Mendes D., Paglietti, L., Jackson, D.
In Africa, more than any other sector, agribusiness has the potential to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. Agriculture accounts...
2014
Author(s): Machado Mendes D., Paglietti, L., Jackson, D.
In Africa, more than any other sector, agribusiness has the potential to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. Agriculture accounts...
2014
Author(s): Stevenson, P.
This study aims to give an overview of the legal framework that applies to animal welfare in the EU and...
2014
Author(s): Fileccia,T., Guadagni, M., Hovhera, V.
Ukraine is renowned as the breadbasket of Europe thanks to its black soils (“Chernozem” black because of the high organic...
2014
Author(s): Williamson-Noble, F., Nabi Khan, I.
This study addresses the knowledge gap around farmers organizations in Bangladesh, identifying the main constraints they face to participating in...
2014
Author(s): Eliste, P. Santos, N., Pravongviengkham, P.
Rice is a key staple in the Lao PDR, as in most of the region, and as such is an...
2014
Author(s): Dawe, D., Jaffee, S., Santos, N.
This compendium of policy notes is the result of cooperation between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, The...