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ProjectStrengthen Extension Services Capacity and Transform It to Become a Market-Oriented Advisory System - TCP/SYR/3802 2025
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No results found.The crisis in Syria has severely impacted the national agricultural extension services, resulting in the loss of over 50 percent of qualified technical staff and leaving only about 10 percent of extension units operational. Many units have been destroyed or are inaccessible, and the remaining staff are disconnected from recent advancements in agricultural technology. This has led to a need for updating and enhancing their technical knowledge and skills. The reduction in workforce and resources has also impaired the extension services' ability to collect data, affecting agricultural monitoring and production planning. Additionally, the limited accessibility and the loss of staff have diminished field presence and eroded trust between farmers and extension services. Consequently, farmers now rely on various alternative sources for technical advice and market information, including input dealers, market traders, private advisors and farmer organizations. In this context, the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform (MAAR) sought the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to strengthen the capacity of extension services, modernize the advisory system, and shift its role from providing technical production advice to facilitating a market-orientated approach to enhance farmers' profitability and income. This assistance was carried out through the current project, which was developed in consultation with the International Cooperation and Planning Directorate and the Agricultural Extension Directorate of the MAAR. This collaboration ensured that the project was tailored to the ministry’s needs and aimed at enhancing the quality and scope of extension services. Finally, the project was aligned with the United Nations Strategic Framework in Syria, contributing to Pillar Two, "Sustainable Socio-economic Recovery," and Pillar Four, "People Resilience and Institutional Responsiveness.". -
ProjectSupport to Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Livelihoods of Farmers through Digital Village Initiatives - TCP/NEP/3902 2025
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No results found.The agriculture sector faces several challenges in Nepal, including low productivity, high instability, stress and shocks due to climate change, and lack of labour force, adequate infrastructure and investment Increased agricultural productivity can only be achieved through the transformation of the current agrifood system to a more productive, efficient, sustainable, inclusive, transparent and resilient production system, by improving the existing technological infrastructure, reducing the high costs of technology and low levels of e literacy and digital skills, and enhancing the regulatory framework and access to services Nepal is addressing these issues by enhancing digital capacity and digital services in the agriculture sector, encompassing technological solutions aimed at maximizing yield, and minimizing the use of agricultural inputs However, these digital interventions are guided by some specific objectives and are not well coordinated among concerned agencies and therefore it is not possible to deliver services in an efficient and sustainable manner In addition, there are considerable challenge to introducing and deploying information and communication technology ( technologies in rural communities and to ensure equitable access to ICT technologies for women and youth, marginal and isolated households, and communities.The digital village (DV) ecosystem is one of the options to accelerate digitalization in rural areas. A DV model is a digital ecosystem that provides digital-based solutions, services and innovations to meet the needs of rural and farming communities and their inhabitants, to improve their livelihoods, well-being and promote social stability.Against this background, the MoALD has prioritized digitalization in agricultural development, and requested that FAO provide technical support for the promotion of digital agriculture in Nepal. This project aimed to empower farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, and improve livelihoods by leveraging digital technologies. -
ProjectEnhancing Resilience and Agricultural Productivity in Conflict-Affected Regions: a Comprehensive Capacity Development Initiative - GCP/GLO/009/ITA 2024
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Conflict and fragility drive extreme poverty, migration, terrorism, and trafficking, affecting about two billion people globally. By 2030, 60 percent of the world's poorest may live in conflict-affected areas. Conflict reverses development gains and is often exacerbated by the exploitation of natural resources, impacting stability and peace. Fragile regions, heavily reliant on agriculture, suffer the most, with conflict severely affecting rural livelihoods and food production. Effective natural resource management is crucial in these contexts. Strengthening land and water management systems supports peacebuilding and sustainable development. The Sahel region, facing multiple crises—food, environmental, insecurity, and political instability—exemplifies these challenges. Climate change and youth unemployment further destabilize the region, increasing the risk of conflict and migration.Recovery depends on strong national policies and international support. Local capacities and institutions are essential for sustainable reconstruction. Investing in local ingenuity is cost-effective for rebuilding the agricultural sector and addressing food insecurity in conflict-affected areas. The project targeted Libya, Mali and Niger to improve natural resource management, strengthen institutions, and enhance human capital, aiming to boost agricultural productivity, food security, and progress toward the SDGs.
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