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Book (stand-alone)Strengthening partnerships for improved nutrition and food systems
An overview of key stakeholders in the African region
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No results found.This publication explores collaborative efforts to enhance food security and nutrition in Africa. Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), it identifies key stakeholders in nutrition and highlights strategic partnership opportunities to address malnutrition and agrifood system challenges effectively.The publication outlines five priority areas for strengthening nutrition-focused collaborations, including policy advocacy, research and knowledge dissemination, home-grown school feeding programs, humanitarian-development-peace linkages, and private-sector engagement. It maps stakeholders including UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), academia, financial institutions, and private entities and illustrates their roles in shaping Africa’s nutrition landscape. The report provides insights into policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, and institutional collaborations that drive progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger and other nutrition-related commitments.By offering a comprehensive overview of Africa’s nutrition ecosystem, the publication serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, development practitioners, and investors seeking to engage in impactful partnerships. It underscores the need for multi-sectoral coordination, evidence-based decision-making, and sustained investment in nutrition-sensitive food systems. The report advocates for a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of integrating nutrition into agricultural, trade, and social protection policies to build resilience and ensure food security across the continent. -
Book (stand-alone)A Provisional Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Sustainable Use and Management of Plastics in Agriculture 2025In response to the recommendations of the 28th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG 28), subsequently endorsed by the 171st Session of the FAO Council and the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference, FAO has carried out inclusive and geographically representative consultations with FAO Members and a wide range of stakeholders towards the development of the Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Sustainable Use and Management of Plastics in Agriculture (VCoC).The VCoC provides the guiding principles, actions and measures that governments, manufacturers of plastics used in agriculture, and other stakeholders in the agrifood systems may adopt to promote sustainable management practices for plastics used in agriculture.
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ProjectEmpowering Agroecology: Engaging Stakeholders, Sharing Knowledge, and Building Capacities for Sustainable Food Systems - MTF/GLO/664/MKF 2024
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No results found.Agroecology is recognized as a crucial approach for advancing sustainable food systems, with significant global growth in research, practices and policies over the past decade. Since 2014, FAO has organized global and regional meetings aimed at fostering a multistakeholder dialogue on agroecology to identify both opportunities and barriers for scaling up this approach. The project specifically focused on addressing critical gaps related to the co-creation and sharing of agroecological knowledge and evidence. Specifically, the intervention aimed to achieve three primary objectives: enhancing accessibility to agroecological knowledge, fostering a platform for information sharing, and establishing strategic connections to facilitate collective action in advancing agroecological transitions.
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