The FAO Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Helpdesk is a gateway to FAO's knowledge, tools and expertise for assisting Members and other actors, implement the 2030 Agenda and achieve the 17 SDGs through the transformation of our global agrifood systems. Explore the platform to understand how FAO supports Member to Accelerate SDG progress through knowledge and information; how we empower our partners to Champion SDGs on the ground and Transform our agrifood systems through innovative action.
Highlights
Advancing agrifood innovation systems through inclusive approaches in science, technology and innovation – Key lessons from Ethiopia and Peru
Date 4 December 2025, 14:00-15:30
Presenters
- Henry van Burgsteden Senior Innovation Officer, Digital Agriculture Lead, Office of Innovation, FAO
- Fruit Tessema, Innovation Specialist Digital Agriculture, Office of Innovation, FAO
- Robinson López Monzón, Founder of IDENTI
This lecture explored how inclusive digital innovations can help tackle major challenges in agrifood systems transformation, focusing on the experiences of small scale and family farmers and micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises. It featured case studies from Ethiopia and Peru, offering concrete examples of how digital solutions are already unlocking new opportunities for farmers and agrifood enterprises on the ground.
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The 2030 Agenda Follow-Up and Review
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