Thumbnail Image

Evaluation of FAO’s contribution to the Syrian Arab Republic 2012-2018

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 53 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-133749-3

Series title Country Programme Evaluation Series

Series number dec/20

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The Syrian crisis has caused intense and sustained levels of violence in the country, which included large-scale destruction of agricultural infrastructure and disruption of all components of the food system. A total of 9.3 million people in the country are facing severe acute food insecurity. During the period subject to evaluation (2012-2018), FAO interventions targeted displaced and hosting households affected by the conflict across the country. Activities were initially carried out in Government controlled areas and subsequently conducted through cross-border operations as part of the Whole of Syria (WoS) approach. Despite adverse conditions, FAO staff were able to create a portfolio of context-relevant activities offering concrete opportunities for stable sources of income, as well as support relating to input distribution (seeds and tools), livelihoods, value chains and infrastructure rehabilitation. Coordination with the directorates of agriculture and civil society organisations, including Syrian NGOs and Water Users Associations, played an effective role in the delivery of assistance. However, the organisation’s emergency response could have been more effective by more properly considering the regional dimension of the crisis, improved targeting, and prioritization, including coordination of activities across agencies. FAO leadership should continue focusing on and restoring rural livelihoods while promoting good governance of the natural resources and environment, prioritising its technical advisory function.

Management response

Executive summary

ملخص تنفيذي

Cite this content as:

​FAO. 2020. Evaluation of FAO’s contribution to the Syrian Arab Republic 2012-2018. Country Programme Evaluation Series, 12/2020. Rome.

Language English

Also available in:
No results found.

Related items

Showing items related by metadata.

  • Thumbnail Image
    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Evaluation of FAO’s contribution to the Syrian Arab Republic 2012-2018
    Executive summary
    2021
    Also available in:
    The Syrian crisis has caused intense and sustained levels of violence in the country, which included large-scale destruction of agricultural infrastructure and disruption of all components of the food system. A total of 9.3 million people in the country are facing severe acute food insecurity. During the period subject to evaluation (2012-2018), FAO interventions targeted displaced and hosting households affected by the conflict across the country. Activities were initially carried out in Government-controlled areas and subsequently conducted through cross-border operations as part of the Whole of Syria (WoS) approach. Despite adverse conditions, FAO staff were able to create a portfolio of context-relevant activities offering concrete opportunities for stable sources of income, as well as support relating to input distribution (seeds and tools), livelihoods, value chains, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Coordination with the directorates of agriculture and civil society organizations, including Syrian NGOs and Water Users Associations, played an effective role in the delivery of assistance. However, the organization’s emergency response could have been more effective by more properly considering the regional dimension of the crisis, improved targeting, and prioritization, including coordination of activities across agencies. FAO leadership should continue focusing on and restoring rural livelihoods while promoting good governance of the natural resources and environment, prioritizing its technical advisory function.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Syrian Arab Republic: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2024 2024
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    Thirteen years of conflict and an enduring economic crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic continue to drive humanitarian needs, disrupt agriculture and weaken the country’s food production capacity. The situation worsened significantly after the earthquakes of February 2023. Inflation, high food prices and a declining economy have pushed more than half of the population into acute food insecurity, with millions more at risk. The resulting increased cost of humanitarian response emphasizes the need for cost-effective solutions. Investing in emergency agricultural assistance is crucial. For example, every USD 1 invested in local wheat production yields around four times its value in food produced.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Syrian Arab Republic | Project update
    Building resilience of the crisis-affected vulnerable farmers and herders
    2021
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    The ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic has resulted in a continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation. In response, with Kuwait's generous funding the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations implemented project OSRO/SYR/908/KUW, entitled "Building resilience of the crisis-affected vulnerable farmers and herders" The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the resilience of crisis-affected people and their communities, and improve their food security and nutrition.
Show more

Users also downloaded

Showing related downloaded files

No results found.