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ProjectImproving food security in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting the progressive reduction of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in the framework of the new partnership for Africa’s development
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No results found.Tsetse-transmitted trypanosomoses are lethal parasitic diseases of humans and livestock, which cause poverty and food insecurity in vast areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The main objective of the project (FAO symbol GTFS/RAF/474/ITA) was to assist endemic countries and stakeholders better to address the problem. Capacity development was the key pillar, extensively pursued through a variety of approaches, including training courses, on-the-job training workshops and collaborative activities with a training component. Through 11 national and 2 regional training courses, 310 officials from 19 African countries were trained on data management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for improved decision-making in trypanosomosis control. Eight missions of technical assistance were carried out in affected countries to develop information systems (i.e. national-level atlases of tsetse flies and animal trypanosomosis), produce and consolidate strategic plans and project proposals, and provide on-the-job training. The development of a continental atlas of tsetse and African animal trypanosomosis was launched. Animal production and health packages were piloted in southern Ethiopia, focusing on the innovative livestock protective fencing (LPF). The project promoted low-cost, high-impact technologies that contribute to sustainability. As an example, in the field of data management and GIS, emphasis was put on freeware and open-source software, and public domain datasets. The range, innovative quality, high profile and capillary dissemination of project achievements were attested by 14 open-access scientific publications and by presentations at 10 international coordination meetings, workshops and conferences. The project, implemented between November 2012 and 31 December 2015, was funded by the Government of Italy, and it was followed by a phase 2 (FAO project symbol GCP/RAF/502/ITA). -
Book (series)Report of the workshop on optimizing food and nutrition security and livelihood benefits of small pelagic species production in sub-Saharan Africa, Accra, Ghana, 5–7 December 2023 2024
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No results found.Based on earlier work by FAO in collaboration with other organizations and institutions, the workshop on “Optimizing food and nutrition security and livelihood benefits of small pelagic species production in sub-Saharan Africa” aimed to develop a better understanding of supply chains for small pelagic species in sub-Saharan/West Africa. In doing so, it focused on how related fishery resources could best contribute to food and nutrition security, and to the livelihoods of small-scale and fisheries-dependent communities. The workshop was an opportunity to review good practices and lessons learned concerning the alignment between the fish-based products industry and food and nutrition security considerations. It also identified policy considerations, future research and other actions to support effective management of small pelagic resources. The workshop brought together 50 representatives from local fishing communities, governments, private sector actors, research institutions, and relevant professional and interest organizations. A number of conclusions were drawn and recommendations made on how to safeguard the contribution of small pelagics to food and nutrition while having a responsible fishmeal and fish oil industry in the West African region. -
DocumentImproving food security in Sub-saharan Africa by reducing food loss- GCP/RAF/488/NOR 2017The magnitude of food losses remains unacceptably high around the world. In 2011, FAO estimated yearly global quantitative food losses in sub-Saharan Africa at around 20 percent for cereals, 40-50 percent for root crops, fruits and vegetables and 33 percent for fish. Food losses are brought about by wide-ranging managerial and technical limitations in areas such as harvesting storage and transportation. This is a particular problem for small and medium-sized fisheries and agricultural producers. If markets are not accessible or market prices are too low, farmers and fishers may let good products go to waste, with devastating results for producers and consumers alike. Given the emerging consensus among African leaders that investment in agriculture should address the post-harvest sector, it was agreed that food loss reduction interventions should be strengthened and incorporated in national agricultural strategies.
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