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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyASFA Advisory Board (virtual) Meeting, 12–14 September and 23 November 2022
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No results found.This document presents the report of the 2022 ASFA Advisory Board Meeting (ABM), which took place virtually from 12 to 14 September, with a final session on the ASFA business model taking place on 23 November. Though ASFA has been in a period of transition since the need for a new business model was identified in 2018, progress has been made in recent years in the areas of technologies, with the launch of OpenASFA and migration of the Subject Vocabulary to AGROVOC, and communications, with working groups now meeting regularly and the ASFA magazine published twice yearly. Despite these improvements, doubt remains as to ASFA’s future with a need to prove the usefulness of the information network in an age of rapidly changing technologies and demands from users for information to be free and quick to access. Discussions on these topics, as well as the financial situation, were held at the 2022 ABM with decisions taken that will help ASFA adopt a new business model. These decisions include approval of a revised partnership agreement, improvements to the ASFA regional networks and working groups as well as support for training, communications and promotional materials that will help ASFA to launch a recruitment drive in 2023 and to re-engage with currently inactive partners. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical studyASFA Advisory Board Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand, 3–6 October 2023
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No results found.This document presents the report of the 2023 Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Advisory Board Meeting (ABM), which took place from 3 to 6 October 2023 in Bangkok Thailand. During the meeting, the Advisory Board agreed on major decisions that will update ASFA’s business model, focusing on ASFA’s partnership structure, funding model and technologies. Collectively, the decisions made at the meeting are intended to secure ASFA’s future in terms of partnership engagement and financial sustainability. The most significant decision made at the meeting was the provisional adoption of the Terms of Reference that will replace the existing Partnership Agreement, which all institutions sign upon becoming an ASFA partner. The Terms of Reference move ASFA away from a formal partnership structure to a light, flexible framework that offers options for participation at different levels, according to an individual's or institution's resources and capacities. The Terms of Reference also replace the Advisory Board with a Steering Committee, meaning that the 2023 meeting is the last meeting of the Advisory Board. The FAO ASFA Secretariat would like to thank all members of the Advisory Board, both past and present, for their contributions to ASFA over the years, ASFA is a unique partnership and would not have lasted more than fifty years without the contributions of its partners and Advisory Board members. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportASFA Advisory Board Meeting. Instituto Nacional de Pesca (INP), Guayaquil, Ecuador, 5-9 September 2011. Summary Report (including ASFA Partners' Reports) 2012
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No results found.The Meeting was attended by 31 participants from: 21 National ASFA Partners, 2 UN Partners, 1 International ASFA Partner, the ASFA Publishing Partner, and 1 observer. One new ASFA Partner was welcomed into the ASFA network: National Marine Information and Research Centre (NatMIRC), Namibia, bringing the total number of ASFA Partners to 67. The ASFA Board approved 5 new ASFA Trust Fund proposals for a total of approximately US$180 000. The ASFA Publisher, ProQuest, deposited US$231 348.29 in roya lties for 2010.
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Book (series)YearbookWorld Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023 2023
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No results found.This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policymakers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical book豆类 : 提供丰富营养，促进可持续发展 2016
作为旨在提高全球对豆类的多重益处认识的国际豆类年的一个组成部分，本休闲型图书属于通俗而非技术性出版物，既可作为指南也可作为食谱使用。本书首先对豆类加以概述，解释了为什么它们是未来的重要食物。该书也包含由世界最负盛名的厨师提供的配有图表的30个食谱。第一部分为豆类概述，简述了世界上豆类的主要品种。第二部分逐步解释了如何烹调豆类，需要注意哪些事项，以及使用何种调料和炊具。第三部分突出了粮农组织要向世界传递的有关豆类对以下五个方面产生的影响，即营养、健康、气候变化、生物多样性和粮食安全。第四部分以简易的园艺说明阐述了如何在小菜园及世界各地种植豆类，同时介绍了世界主要的豆类生产商、进口商和出口商。第五部分则引导读者虚拟游览世界，展现了豆类如何与本地区的历史和文化相辅相成，同时对10位国际名厨在前往市场购买豆类过程中进行访谈。这些名厨在返回餐厅或家中后，他们每人制备了简单的菜肴并介绍了自己的烹饪诀窍。如精美的配图显示，每位厨师提供了3个食谱。
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.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.