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ProjectFactsheetStrengthening Institutional and Human Capacities to Design, Implement and Generate Evidence for Nutrition Sensitive Programming Including Policy and Investments in Livestock Programming In Kenya - TCP/KEN/3802 2024
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No results found.The Government of Kenya is committed to ensuring food and nutrition security and has put policies and frameworks in place to support this commitment. Key among these are the latest Kenya National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2017-2022), which has a strong emphasis on the food systems approach to address malnutrition. Despite this dedication, the government has identified gaps in the capacity of national staff to effectively design and implement nutrition-sensitive policies. In addition, the impact of their programmes was not well-known, as they lacked evidence on how livestock programming addressed seasonal spikes of malnutrition in children under five years of age. Policy and programme investments and implementation depend on evidence-based planning and results, highlighting another need to be addressed. Moreover, the country lacked a national information database on the food consumption of vulnerable populations, requiring additional research. To address these issues, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Development (MoALD) approached FAO for assistance. -
ProjectFactsheetSupport for the Preparation of the National Livestock Master Plan - TCP/KEN/3803 2025
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No results found.While decentralized agricultural development activities can allow for more targeted programmes at the county level, without a robust and unified national strategy, these disjointed plans may not strategically contribute towards national goals. To ensure that the sector remains coordinated and evidence-based, the Government of Kenya developed the Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS), which provides overarching guidance to the sector. The Livestock Policy of 2008, which was revised in 2019, outlines broad goals for the subsector and responsibilities at the national and county level. However, both the ASTGS and Livestock Policy lack detailed directions on how to prioritize investments in the sector. Given that each of Kenya’s 47 counties develops its own County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs), the importance of a supportive national strategy became evident. In this context, the Government of Kenya requested the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support the development of a national Livestock Master Plan (LMP). -
ProjectFactsheetAssisting the Recovery of Livestock for Drought-Affected Households in Kenya - TCP/KEN/3605 2019
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No results found.On 10 February 2017, with northern and coastal areas ofKenya facing widespread drought, the Government declareda national emergency. The severity of the drought affectedapproximately three million people, greatly exceedingthe Government’s capacity for response. Livestock ownersurgently needed access to survival and supplementary feedingand water until pastures were able to fully regenerate, whilethe affected households resorted to coping strategies thatincluded skipping meals. The project aimed to provide rapidassistance to the worst-affected pastoralist andagropastoralists in three drought-affected counties – Marsabit,Kwale and Isiolo – thereby contributing to the survival andcontinued production of livestock.
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BookletCorporate general interestAgrifood solutions to climate change
FAO's work to tackle the climate crisis
2023Amid a worsening climate crisis and slow progress in cutting greenhouse gases, sustainable agrifood systems practices can help countries and communities to adapt, build resilience and mitigate emissions, ensuring food security and nutrition for a growing global population. FAO is working with countries and partners from government to community level to simultaneously address the challenges of food security, climate change and biodiversity loss.But none of this will ultimately succeed unless the world commits to a significant increase in the quality and quantity of climate finance. -
BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.
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BookletTechnical briefThe Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems
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2025Young people stand at the heart of a rapidly changing world. They have the vision, energy and entrepreneurial spirit to find new and innovative ways to cultivate, create, package and transport the food we all need. If adequately nourished, educated, equipped with resources and involved in decision-making, young people can drive economic transformation and global prosperity. This brief presents the key messages and findings from the FAO report The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems – the most comprehensive evidence-based analysis of youth engagement in agrifood systems to date. It highlights both the opportunities available to young people and the structural barriers they face, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers and development actors. The aim is to support more equitable and sustainable agrifood systems, where rural youth are not only beneficiaries but also drivers of change.