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    Respecting free, prior and informed consent
    Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition
    2014
    Improving governance of tenure is the objective of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (Guidelines), which serve as a reference and set out principles and internationally accepted standards for responsible practices. The Guidelines state that responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure right holders and environmental damage, and should respect human rights. This technical guide on Respecting free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) sets out practical actions for government agencies to respect and protect FPIC and for civil society organizations, land users and private investors globally to comply with their responsibilities in relation to FPIC, as endorsed by the Guidelines.
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    The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024
    Financing to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms
    2024
    Six years from 2030, hunger and food insecurity trends are not yet moving in the right direction to end hunger and food insecurity (SDG Target 2.1) by 2030. The indicators of progress towards global nutrition targets similarly show that the world is not on track to eliminate all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2). Billions of people still lack access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food. Nevertheless, progress in many countries provides hope of the possibility of getting back on track towards hunger and malnutrition eradication. Implementing the policies, investments and legislation needed to revert the current trends of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition requires proper financing for food security and nutrition. Despite a broad agreement on the urgent need to increase financing for food security and nutrition, the same cannot be said for a common understanding regarding how this financing should be defined and tracked. The report provides a long-awaited definition of financing for food security and nutrition and guidance for its implementation. There are recommendations regarding the efficient use of innovative financing tools and reforms to the food security and nutrition financing architecture. Establishing a common definition of financing for food security and nutrition, and methods for its tracking, measurement and implementation, is an important first step towards sustainably increasing the financing flows needed to end hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition, and to ensure access to healthy diets for all, today and tomorrow.
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    The future of food and agriculture: Trends and challenges 2017
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    What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021.
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    Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation 2008
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    Compulsory acquisition is the power of government to acquire private rights in land without the willing consent of the owner or occupant in order to benefit society and is often necessary for social and economic development and the protection of the natural environment. The exercise of these powers is frequently contentious and problematic. The guide explains what compulsory acquisition and compensation are, and what constitutes good practice in this area, examining the consequences of poor legi slation, procedures and implementation. It is likely to be of most use in countries that are seeking to understand good practice in this area and to improve their own legislation, procedures and implementation in compulsory purchase and compensation in the interests of society as a whole.
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    Free Prior and Informed Consent: An indigenous peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities 2016

    This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool for project practitioners of a broad range of projects and programmes of any development organization, by providing information about the right to FPIC and how it can be implemented in six steps.

    In an FPIC process, the “how”, “when” and “with and by whom”, are as important as “what” is being proposed. For an FPIC process to be effective and result in consent or lack of it, the way in which the process is conducted is paramount. The time allocated for the discussions among the indigenous peoples, the cultural appropriateness of the way the information is conveyed, and the involvement of the whole community, including key groups like women, the elderly and the youth in the process, are all essential. A thorough and well carried FPIC process helps guarantee everyone’s right to self-determination, allowing them to participate in decisions that affect their lives.

    This FPIC Manual will ena ble field practitioners to incorporate FPIC into project and programmes’ design and implementation, ensuring that indigenous peoples’ rights are duly respected. FPIC can be considered the “gold standard” because it allows for the highest form of participation of local stakeholders in development projects.


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    Review of the state of the world fishery resources
    Inland fisheries
    2024
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    The FAO Fishery and Aquaculture Circular C942 Revision 4 (C942 Rev. 4) provides a comprehensive overview of the global status of inland capture fisheries. This review analyzes trends of inland capture fisheries at global, continental and subcontinental levels, highlighting the crucial role these fisheries play in food security, nutrition, employment and local economies. By placing inland capture fisheries in the context of global fish production, this study also illustrates of their adaptive nature, their enduring relevance and potential to contribute to global development goals. Additionally, the publication addresses four key thematic areas crucial for the future of inland fisheries: data quality, their contribution to food systems, integration with basin management, and the enhancement of fisheries management practices.
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    FPMA نشرة خاصة لرصد أسعار الأغذية وتحليلها#8 AR, 2024 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول
    التقرير الشهري حول اتجاهات أسعار الأغذية
    2024
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    سجلت أسعار الحبوب ارتفاعًا على المستوى العالمي خلال سبتمبر/أيلول 2024 على خلفية المخاوف المرتبطة بظروف الطقس غير المؤاتية التي يشهدها عدد من البلدان المصدّرة الرئيسة. وتنطبق هذه الزيادة أيضًا على أسعار الذرة عالميًا، حيث تسبب انخفاض منسوب الأنهار في البرازيل والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في اضطرابات لوجستية. لكن بالمقابل، تراجعت عروض أسعار تصدير صنف الأرز إنديكا وسط هدوء النشاط التجاري بصفة عامةيكشف التحليل الذي أجرته منظمة الأغذية والزراعة لآخر البيانات المتوافرة حول الأسعار على المستوى المحلي اللثام عن تراجع طفيف في أسعار الأغذية الأساسية خلال شهري أغسطس/آب وأيلول/سبتمبر 2024 قياسًا بالعام الماضي شهدته بقاع من أمريكا الوسطى وشرق أفريقيا والشرق الأقصى لآسيا. بيد أن استمرارية الصدمات المتزامنة العديدة، بما في ذلك ظروف الطقس المناوئة والنزاعات والمصاعب التي تعصف بالاقتصاد الشامل، ما زالت تبقي أسعار الأغذية الأساسية عند مستويات أعلى من نظيرتها قبل عام في جلّ البلدان الواقعة في الجنوب الأفريقي وغرب أفريقيا، وكذلك في الأرجنتين وهايتي وميانمار والسودان وجنوب السودان
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    Situación de las ferias del agricultor en Costa Rica
    Rol de los mercados mayoristas de alimentos en los sistemas alimentarios
    2024
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    Este estudio, realizado por la FAO, explora el estado actual de las ferias del agricultor en Costa Rica, destacando su papel crucial en la comercialización de productos agrícolas locales. Estas ferias son un elemento esencial en los sistemas agroalimentarios, facilitando el acceso a alimentos frescos y saludables a precios justos, al tiempo que dinamizan las economías locales. El documento analiza los desafíos estructurales y organizacionales que enfrentan las ferias, como la infraestructura deficiente, la competencia con los supermercados y la necesidad de una mayor tecnificación.El informe subraya la importancia de mejorar la infraestructura de las ferias, como la creación de estacionamientos y rampas de accesibilidad, para mejorar la experiencia tanto de productores como de consumidores. Además, aborda la necesidad de fortalecer la capacitación de los productores y de fomentar nuevas estrategias de comercialización, como el uso de pagos electrónicos y plataformas digitales para ampliar el alcance de las ventas.Finalmente, se destacan las recomendaciones para fortalecer el rol de las ferias en la economía costarricense, incluyendo la creación de políticas que promuevan la expansión de estos mercados a áreas rurales y costeras, y el desarrollo de estrategias de comunicación que mejoren su visibilidad y atractivo para los consumidores.
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