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AFCAS 28: Leveraging data and statistics for agrifood systems transformation in Africa. Overview of progress and activities to improve fishery and aquaculture data with focus on SDG 14: life under water. Shared experience: South Africa

African Commission on Agricultural Statistics. 28th session, 4-8 December 2023

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Presentation

Category Presentation

Statutory body / Meeting title African Commission on Agricultural Statistics (AFCAS)

Language English

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