Information Density: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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[H1] Our achievements: A look at the 2024-25 biennium
Explore the results of FAO's work in 2024-25. This interactive overview shows how we contributed to the transformation of agrifood systems and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Risk of Famine persists as nearly 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity in Sudan

Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death from severe malnutrition in 2026

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FAO report calls for robust risk assessment for recycled plastic food packaging

Findings underscore need for discussion on global standards as demand for environmentally friendly packaging rises

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FAO Regional Conference for Europe highlights resilience and inclusion amid climate, economic and geopolitical strains

Ministerial Meeting in Tajikistan addresses sustainable agrifood systems

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Turning over a new leaf

Discover how we can safeguard our forest genetic resources for future generations

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FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35)

Follow the 35th Session as Members meet to address regional priorities and
advance sustainable and resilient agrifood systems across Europe and
Central Asia.

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FAO response to global food security challenges

Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.

[H6] Publication

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Food safety implications of recycled plastics and alternative food contact materials

Explore key food safety considerations linked to recycled plastics, bioplastics and alternative food contact materials used in food packaging.

[H6] Story

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Where the wind carries hunger

A ghostly fungus and the transnational coalition racing to save the world’s wheat

[H6] Campaign

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International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026

Discover how women farmers drive food security, nutrition and economic resilience and join the call to strengthen women’s empowerment across agrifood systems.

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FAO Regional Conference for Europe highlights resilience and inclusion amid climate, economic and geopolitical strains

Ministerial Meeting in Tajikistan addresses sustainable agrifood systems

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Plants are at the root of the right to food

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Hunger deepens in South Sudan as millions face food insecurity

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Women farmers feed the world and sustain communities every day

[H4] Voices of Impact

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Seeds of change: agrobiodiversity in Tajikistan

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Farmers in Tajikistan are restoring their ancestral seed heritage and safeguarding vital agrobiodiversity for the world. Watch the video to discover how women's groups and local seed banks supported by FAO are reviving traditional crops, strengthening livelihoods, and building a resilient future for their communities.

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Plant health and biosecurity

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13/05/2026

Plant biosecurity is the frontline defense of food security, protecting crops, livelihoods, and global trade

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The Work We Do - Ep 4. - Charles Spillane

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In this episode of The Work We Do, we sit down with Charles Spillane, Chief Scientist at FAO. Spillane traces how his upbringing on a farm in Ireland and an early interest in science fiction shaped his techno-optimistic worldview and discusses why scientific advances often fail to reach smallholder farmers and how financial, institutional, and systemic barriers can be addressed.

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2023-2026

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Discover the enhanced FAO Transparency Portal

Explore new dashboards on programme, budget and HR, alongside updated project data, for deeper insights into how we work.

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Medium Term Plan and Programme of Work

The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan 2026-29 and Programme of Work and Budget 2026-27.

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FAO Data Lab

The FAO Data Lab for Statistical Innovation modernizes the statistical business process, with a specific focus on emergency contexts, when having access to timely information is very important.

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[H4] FAO and the SDGs

FAO supports governments and partners to design the right policies and programmes to end hunger, promote
food security and promote sustainable agriculture for millions of
people around the
world.

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A world free from hunger and malnutrition where food and agriculture contributes to improving the living
standards of all

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FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to
end rural poverty.

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FAO helps ensure food security by developing ways of growing food that will work in the future so that
millions of people don’t go hungry.

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Good health starts with nutrition. FAO sets global standards and works with governments and the private
sector to ensure food quality and safety throughout the food chain.

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FAO invests in educational systems for rural communities and supports improved access to primary
education and school meals in order to create equal opportunities for all and chances of lifelong
learning.

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FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in
local communities and improve agricultural productivity.

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FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and
environmentally friendly.

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FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across
the food chain.

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FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and
food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.

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FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food
storage facilities and communication technologies.

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FAO works with countries and partners to generate employment in rural areas, ensure access to natural
resources for the most vulnerable and connect farmers to markets.

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FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter
the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.

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FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with
international organisations, the private sector and civil society.

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FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools
for better agricultural policies and practices.

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FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to
ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.

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FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a
balance between conservation and development initiatives.

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FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and
participatory approaches to policymaking.

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FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and
agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.

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FAO supports governments and partners to design the right policies and programmes to
end hunger, promote
food security and promote sustainable agriculture for millions of people
around the
world.

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FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most
marginalized people to end rural poverty.

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FAO helps ensure food security by developing ways of growing food that will work in the
future so that millions of people don’t go hungry.

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Good health starts with nutrition. FAO sets global standards and works with governments and
the private sector to ensure food quality and safety throughout the food chain.

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FAO invests in educational systems for rural communities and supports improved access to
primary education and school meals in order to create equal opportunities for all and
chances of lifelong learning.

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FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of
nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.

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FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient,
equitable and environmentally friendly.

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FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy
services across the food chain.

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FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural
practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.

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FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation,
irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.

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FAO works with countries and partners to generate employment in rural areas, ensure access to
natural resources for the most vulnerable and connect farmers to markets.

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FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to
help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.

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FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss,
partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.

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FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice,
data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.

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FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in
fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.

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FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours
that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.

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FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience
and participatory approaches to policymaking.

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FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with
food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.

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[H2] Transparency and accountability are key to ensuring efficiency and maximizing impact of FAO’s efforts to eradicate hunger and ensure global food security

FAO Transparency Portal provides a comprehensive picture of how and where resources are used and the results we’ve achieved with the support of our members and partners. Use the information in this portal to discover how FAO is working to create more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems which leave no one behind.

Delivering for Members Explore data and insights into FAO programmes, projects, budget, workforce, and accountability reports — and see how our work is making a difference

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Programme, Budget and HR Dashboard

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[H3] Programme, Budget and HR Dashboard
FAO Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) outlines the corporate planned activities and financial resources for a specific period, typically a biennium (two-year period). The PWB is a key part of FAO's Medium Term Plan (MTP), which sets the overall direction and strategic objectives of the organization. The PWB serves as a framework for FAO's operations, providing a roadmap for achieving its goals and ensuring accountability for the use of resources. Explore the DashboardData Notes and disclaimers

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Explore dynamic information on FAO’s work around the world. View and analyze project data by location, recipient, resource partner, OECD sector, SDG, and the Four Betters of FAO’s Strategic Framework.Explore the Dashboard
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[H3] Annual funding overview
Voluntary contributions provided by Members and other resource partners help to support FAO’s work to create a world without hunger and poverty. View funding overviews by year and explore where the money goes.Explore data by year
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View voluntary contributions to FAO for the current year, up to the latest completed month.Explore data by month<
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Technical Cooperation Programme

The Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) allows FAO to draw from its own regular programme resources and respond to countries’ most pressing needs for technical assistance.

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FAO-GEF partnership

As a partner agency for the Global Environment Facility (GEF), FAO supports countries worldwide in addressing the complex challenges at the nexus between the environment, agriculture, forestry, marine and freshwater resources.

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The private sector – big or small, local or global – is a key ally in the global fight against food insecurity, malnutrition and rural poverty. The ambitious 2030 Agenda requires all forms of partnership and resources to achieve the SDGs for the benefit of this generation and generations to come.

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FAO and the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated fund for climate action. FAO extends its expertise and know-how by collaborating with other Accredited Entities to implement activities of approved GCF projects.

[H2] Oversight and Evaluation

This section provides access to independent oversight and evaluation reports that assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of our programs and operations.

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[H4] Evaluation at FAO
Evaluations in FAO help us deliver results for achieving a world without hunger and poverty by fostering evidence-based decision-making.Click here to see the Completed Evaluations >

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The Office of the Inspector General provides independent oversight of FAO’s programmes and operations, through internal audit and investigations.Click here to see audit and investigation dashboards >

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FAO and IATI

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As part of FAO’s commitment to transparency in the implementation of its programmes, contributing to improved accountability, coordination and effectiveness of our work towards the 2030 Agenda,  FAO joined IATI, the International Aid Transparency Initiative, originally launched in 2008 at the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Accra. IATI was designed with the aim to publicly disclose information on development expenditures and meet the needs of all stakeholders for information on where, when, by whom, how and on what development funds are spent. Since May 2017, FAO publishes IATI data on a quarterly basis for all Trust Fund and TCP projects to IATI Data Registry. The FAO IATI data has been used to inform the Project Dashboard.

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[H1] FAO Regional Conference for Europe highlights resilience and inclusion amid climate, economic and geopolitical strains

Ministerial Meeting in Tajikistan addresses sustainable agrifood systems
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The FAO Regional Conference for Europe is being held in Dushanbe under the overarching theme “Uniting for Sustainability: Integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation and land restoration for sustainable agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia.”

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Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Ministers and high-level representatives from across Europe and Central Asia gathered here on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen the efficiency, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability of agrifood systems in the face of growing climate, economic and geopolitical pressures.The 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe  (ERC35) is being held in Tajikistan's capital under the overarching theme “Uniting for Sustainability: Integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation and land restoration for sustainable agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia.”Held every two years, the ERC is FAO's highest governing body for the Europe and Central Asia region, offering countries and related partners the opportunity to discuss the most pressing issues in food and agriculture and to define FAO’s priority areas of work for the following biennium.In his address to the regional ministerial conference, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu reminded delegates that the challenges faced by the region, among them the climate crisis, economic pressures, and supply chain disruptions, do not respect borders and therefore demand collective action and solutions.He called for discussions to focus on two urgent priorities: strengthening the resilience of agrifood systems across the region; and securing adequate financing to make that resilience possible.The regional ministerial conference is taking place at a time when countries across Europe and Central Asia are simultaneously facing climate shocks, market volatility and geopolitical disruptions, alongside biodiversity loss, water stress and rising pressure on household food affordability.Although global food commodity markets have partially stabilized following major price spikes in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine, many countries across Europe and Central Asia continue to face elevated food prices and high agricultural input costs, not least due to the current conflict in the Middle East.Qu highlighted that the recently held 180th Special Session of the FAO Council had reaffirmed that "Peace and stability are pre-requisites for food security and the right to food is a basic human right" and emphasized the critical need to "work together to mitigate the impacts of conflict on vulnerable populations and ensure food, fertilizer and seeds reach those who need them most."From an environmental perspective, Europe and Central Asia is projected to continue warming at roughly twice the global average, intensifying droughts, floods, wildfires and agricultural stress.Recent extreme weather events across the region serve as a stark reminder that business as usual is no longer an option, Qu said. More than 90 million hectares of land in Europe and Central Asia are estimated to be degraded, underscoring the urgency of decisive action.The Director-General noted that FAO has a clear roadmap in the form of its Strategic Framework 2022–31, anchored in the Four Betters: Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment, and a Better Life - leaving no one behind.Since 2015, development finance flows to agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia have amounted to about $ 21.4 billon. "Yet they remain far below what is required," Qu said.At a time of constrained public budgets and limited private capital flows, especially to small and medium-sized enterprises, we need to work with governments, development banks, international financial institutions, and private sector partners, the Director-General said.Regional Conference side eventsThe two-day regional ministerial conference in Dushanbe also includes a number of FAO and Members-organized side events, starting with GENERATION YSInvest, an event on youth, science and innovation, and investment. The event aimed to demonstrate how inclusive participation, evidence-based solutions and high-level investment dialogue can jointly accelerate agrifood systems transformation.In his opening remarks, the Director-General noted that the region has an extraordinary strong potential to lead the transformation of agrifood systems and unlock Central Asia's potential as a breadbasket of the world.The key is to bring together three powerful forces of change - youth, science and innovation, and investment - not as separate themes, but as interconnected drivers of transformation, Qu said.On Monday, the Director-General also addressed the Opening of the Ministerial Investment Dialogue: Central Asia-Unlocking the Potential as a Breadbasket. The dialogue aimed to position Central Asia as a stable, climate-resilient grain hub contributing to regional and global food security.Wheat is a key pillar of the Central Asia agrifood system and the region has a clear advantage: a strong wheat production base, complementarity in wheat supply and demand, and proximity to major regional markets.Realizing this potential requires targeted investments and closer cooperation, Qu said, as he invited Ministers to focus on two closely connected priorities: unlocking wheat value chain potential and managing natural resources sustainably.Running in parallel to the ERC35 is the GENERATION YSInvest Exhibition, an immersive experience combining visual storytelling, interactive installations and participatory spaces in a living platform for dialogue and exchange.By connecting women, youth, farmers, innovators, policymakers and investors and showcasing innovative national and international approaches, the exhibition aims to strengthen pathways from ideas to implementation and from innovation to scalable, investment-ready solutions, integrating traditional knowledge with scientific and technological innovation.

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Zimbabwe establishes a national platform for a smarter post-harvest management architecture

FAO supports the establishment of a national Technical Working Group to curb post-harvest losses/food loss and waste and accelerate the development of agro-processing in Zimbabwe

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Millions trapped in deepening hunger crisis in the DRC as needs far outpace humanitarian response

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Zimbabwe strengthens integrated fire management to tackle rising veld fires

FAO, with support from Canada and in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, scales prevention, preparedness and knowledge exchange through the Global Fire Management Hub

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South Sudan advances national agricultural statistics strategy through FAO-supported diagnostic workshop

Stakeholders identify priorities and strategic pillars to strengthen data systems for food security, resilience, and agricultural transformation

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Strengthening South Sudan’s agricultural statistics through census preparation:

FAO technical support mission concludes successfully

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FAO receives USD 10 million from the Humanitarian Fund in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to save lives and protect livelihoods in the East of the country

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Strengthening Angola’s Capacity for High Quality Food Balance Sheets: A Milestone for Evidence Based Policy

Building National Capacity for Sustainable Food Statistics

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Zimbabwe steps up preparations for first National Agricultural Census

FAO and Government experts conclude a 9-day technical workshop to develop core agricultural census technical documents and strengthen national capacity for data-driven planning

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South Sudan Agriculture Conference calls for scaled investment to reduce food import dependence

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Government of Zimbabwe, AfDB and FAO strengthen post-harvest resilience

Strategic investment in post-harvest technologies anchors sustainability as Zimbabwe consolidates food security gains

[H5] FAO Regional Office for Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.In Africa, our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 47 sub-Saharan African countries, the Regional Office for Africa believes that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

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Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025

The Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025 assesses hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition across the African continent, with a special focus on financing agrifood systems transformation.

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34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34)

The FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC) is a biennial gathering of Ministers and key partners to drive collaboration and solutions for sustainable agriculture and food security across Africa.

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Digital Villages Initiative in Africa

The DVI focuses on accelerating rural transformation by leveraging innovative digital tools. Learn more.

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OCOP in Africa

OCOP is the One Country One Priority Product initiative to develop green value chains. Discover which countries and products are involved.

[H5] Recent and upcoming events

2/6

2026

4/6
2026

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15th Africa Regional Management Team Meeting (RMT15)

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Hybrid Event, 02/06/2026 - 04/06/2026

The FAO Regional Management Team (RMT) Meeting provides a strategic platform for FAO Country Representatives, Subregional Coordinators, Regional Office teams, and FAO leadership to collectively reflect on Africa‑wide regional priorities, country‑level delivery realities, and emerging challenges, while sharing innovative solutions to strengthen FAO’s performance and impact on the ground.

21/4

2026

23/4
2026

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Regional workshop and training on the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative in Africa under the FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme

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21/04/2026 - 23/04/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Malawi, will organize the regional workshop and training on the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative in Africa under the FAO–China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme from 21 to 23 April 2026 in Lilongwe, Malawi.

[H5] Action Areas

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Youth in Agriculture

Young people in Africa are central to FAO’s work for agrifood systems transformation. Learn more about our current projects.

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African Forestry and Wildlife Commission

The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) is one of the six regional forestry commissions of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The others cover the regions of Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Near East, and North America.

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Digital Villages Initiative in Africa

The DVI focuses on accelerating rural transformation by leveraging innovative digital tools. Learn more.

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Empowering women

Francesca Brenda Opoku is an agribusiness and entrepreneur who has over the years benefited from FAO’s support.

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Great Green Wall

Explore this interactive story of Africa’s Great Green Wall.

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Regional Technical Platform

Transformation of the agriculture sector in Africa is at the heart of driving progress towards ending poverty, hunger and malnutrition. Learn more.

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YenKasa Africa

A regional initiative by FAO, Farm Radio International, the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization and other partners, YenKasa aims to enhance knowledge and experience sharing on agriculture and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa.

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FAO and the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Explore the directory of FAO-led Green Climate Fund (GCF) projects in Africa

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Green Cities Initiative

Partnerships for vibrant and inclusive African cities with green and productive urban spaces.

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South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Hand-In-Hand Initiative

Explore the list of HiH countries in Africa.

[H5] Stories of Impact

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I learned it on the radio: How FAO is training Somali farmers through the ether

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Not a person but a porridge, Tom Brown fights malnutrition and boosts incomes in Nigeria

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Speaking up and out about gender-based violence

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Raising rural women’s voices in Sierra Leone

[H5] In Depth

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South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Better data, better policies, better diets

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Take action for camelids

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Youth in Agriculture in Africa

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Sustainable Development Goals Helpdesk

[H6] IN FOCUS

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Family Farming Knowledge Platform

[H6] IN FOCUS

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FAO emergencies and resilience

[H6] IN FOCUS

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More sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems

[H6] IN FOCUS

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FAO Food Price Index

[H6] STATISTICS

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FAOSTAT - Food and agriculture data

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34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34)

The FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC) is a biennial gathering of Ministers and key partners to drive collaboration and solutions for sustainable agriculture and food security across Africa.

[H5] Voices of Impact

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Four Betters in Africa

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01/05/2024

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Tom Brown: A local solution to boost nutrition in Nigeria

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29/02/2024

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North West and South West crisis in Cameroon: Resilience in the face of local hardship

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29/02/2024

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EWAT Programme: Access to finance bootcamp for women agripreneurs

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29/02/2024

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Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture Initiative in Uganda: Promoting youth employment in agriculture

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29/02/2024

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Identification, Delivery and Empowerment Application (IDEA) in Mozambique

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29/02/2024

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Supporting smallholder farmers to improve Somalia's rural food systems

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29/02/2024

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Building Resilience, Leaving no one behind

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29/02/2024

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FAO’s cash transfers – a lifeline for drought-affected families

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02/02/2024

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Recent Publications

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Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025
Financing towards agrifood systems transformation for food security and improved nutrition

[H6] 30/04/2026

The Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025 assesses hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition across the African continent, with a special focus on financing agrifood systems transformation. Drawing on the latest available data, the report shows that Africa remains off track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2, with hunger and food insecurity continuing to rise and progress on key nutrition targets remaining slow.

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Learning from evaluations of FAO's work in Africa 2022–2025

[H6] 27/04/2026

This synthesis draws on 58 evaluations conducted by the FAO Office of Evaluation in Africa between 2022 and 2025, complemented by a portfolio analysis of 1 201 FAO projects launched in the Africa region in the last four years, to inform strategic learning and future programming.

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The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa

[H6] 16/04/2026

The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa provides the latest data, policy highlights and recommendations for policy- and decision-makers about gender in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. The report reviews and analyses women’s opportunities and constraints in economic and social processes in sub-Saharan Africa, while taking stock and assessing progress made in closing a series of gender gaps.

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Strengthening partnerships for improved nutrition and food systems- An overview of key stakeholders in the African region

[H6] 14/07/2025

Discover how strategic partnerships are reshaping Africa’s fight against malnutrition. This new FAO publication highlights key actors, priority areas, and innovative approaches driving nutrition-focused collaboration across the continent, offering a roadmap toward achieving Zero Hunger and stronger, more resilient food systems.

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[H6] News

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FAO supports Asia-Pacific countries to strengthen primary forest reporting

Better data, better decisions for Asia Pacific's forests

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Intensifying water competition highlights the need for stronger water tenure governance in Asia and the Pacific

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Protecting 45 000 Rohingya lives ahead of life-threatening landslides

FAO, with funding from Bangladesh Humanitarian Fund, to deliver innovative bioengineering interventions in Cox’s Bazar

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Asia's Next Harvest Is Already Being Decided

By Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Ministers meet to reflect on agrifood challenges in vulnerable Asian and Pacific countries

FAO Regional Conference features a special meeting to support Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Land-Locked Developing Countries

[H3] FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
FAO in Asia and the Pacific has four regional priority areas of work that deliver meaningful support to our Member Nations, helping them achieve impactful results
leading to better production, better nutrition,
a better environment and a better life for all – leaving no one behind. A further series of FAO Corporate Initiatives that provide country-owned and country-led solutions, such as the Digital Village Initiative,
Hand-in-Hand Initiative, the One Country One Priority Product Initiative and the Green Cities Initiative,
deliver great impact and are highly popular with our Members in Asia and the Pacific.

[H5] Highlights

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Regional Priorities

FAO in the Asia and Pacific region has four Regional Priorities to implement consolidated actions effectively and efficiently while promoting digitalization of the agriculture sector and rural communities.

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International Year of the Woman Farmer

The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026).

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FAO at 80- The pursuit of better food for all

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Addressing Land Degradationfor a Sustainable Future

[H5] Feature Stories

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The difference an egg a day makes

Linking school meals and smallholder farmers in Bhutan

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The heat is on - Four examples of practical solutions to extreme heat in agriculture

Heat just used to be part of the job for Sary Kea, a rice farmer in Cambodia’s Northern Tonle Sap Basin.

[H5] Events

15/5

2026

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Strengthening future veterinary capacity for transboundary animal disease preparedness

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15/05/2026

15 May 2026 | 14:00 UTC+7 | OnlineTransboundary animal diseases continue to threaten livestock systems, livelihoods and public health across Asia and the Pacific. At the same time, demographic change may reduce the future veterinary workforce as the youth population is projected to gradually decline through 2050. To support preparedness, FAO, in colla...

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2026

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A WEBINAR SERIES FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

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30/04/2026

The Wild Meat Dialogues is a webinar series bringing together researchers, practitioners and policy makers to share knowledge and build collaboration around sustainable wild meat use and consumption across Asia and the Pacific.

[H5] Featured Publication

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Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East: Impacts on energy and fertilizer trade, and food security

[H6] 26/03/2026

The escalation of conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East has increased risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are raising energy and input costs worldwide. Fertilizer shortages and higher energy prices threaten crop yields and food price stability, especially in import-dependent regions. Immediate measures and long-term strategies are needed to stabilize supply chains and safeguard global energy and food security.

[H5] Regional Initiatives

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One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) in Asia and the Pacific

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative - Asia and the Pacific Countries

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Forest and Landscape Restoration Asia

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Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) Asia and the Pacific Region

[H5] Global Initiatives

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FAO Green Cities Initiative

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Science, Technology and Innovation

[H5] Multimedia

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Promo Video: High-Level Inter-regional Knowledge Exchange on One Country One Priority Product Models

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27/06/2025

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FAO's 80th anniversary

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24/07/2025

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Sealing jars, opening opportunity: A women-led food processing centre in Afghanistan

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22/07/2025

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State of Food Security and Nutrition in The World 2025

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04/08/2025

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[H5] Regional Representative

Mr Alue Dohong is the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), effective 15 May 2025.

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38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (#APRC38)20–24 April 2026

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