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Sustainable small scale agriculture for inclusive development in the near east and North Africa

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In the Near East and North Africa region (NENA), more than 80% of agricultural production is provided by the small scale agriculture. Small farmers, especially women and young, are a vital element to reducing poverty and improving global food security. Most of the fresh food comes from small scale agriculture, thus contributing to feeding the growing urban households. Sustainable small scale agriculture has the potential to boost local economies, and lift communities out of poverty. Still, despi te its huge potential and although it is the major source of income in many NENA rural areas, small scale agriculture remains neglected in major policies in the region related to agriculture or food security. By establishing a dynamic initiative on Sustainable Small Scale Agriculture for Inclusive Development, FAO will work closely with thousands of small farmers and producers (including women) in the region. This Initiative will put farmers and smallholders back at the centre of fight against h unger and poverty through the intensification of their production in a sustainable manner, strengthening their managerial and negotiation skills to market their products and fostering the role of women in the agricultural sector.

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