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Policy briefStrengthening gender-responsive climate policies and actions in agrifood value chains 2022
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No results found.Climate change can increase gender inequalities: while men can diversify into other commodities or migrate to other regions in search of economic opportunities in response to climate impacts, women often have more limited options, and therefore less resilience, due to their domestic responsibilities and poor access to resources and services. Failure to recognize the multiple roles performed by women along the agrifood value chain, and to address their specific needs and priorities often reduces their economic and social opportunities. This brief showcases promising research and innovation, particularly from countries engaged through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM) 149 project. Senegal, Samoa and Zambia are highlighted as examples to inform policymakers, guide gender-responsive investments, policies, and strategies in countries’ work in response to climate change. This brief is part of a series. Other briefs on climate-smart agriculture, agrifood value chains and the livestock sector are available. -
Book (stand-alone)COVID-19 impacts on agri-food value chains
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No results found.The rapid escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted structural problems with Libyan food and agriculture value chains. Nine years of protracted conflict weakened Libya’s agriculture and deteriorated its food and agribusiness sector. The entire value chain is underdeveloped, is not well integrated and depends on imports, making it vulnerable to global supply shocks. The pandemic response requires a strong policy responses starting by making food and nutrition assistance at the heart of social protection programmes in Libya and to keep the food value chain alive by focusing on key logistics bottlenecks. Libya will benefit from keeping the global food trade open to be able to keep physical and economic access to food feasible and sustainable. Libya may rethink its food security to ensure strong and significant recovery from both conflict and COVID-19 crisis. -
ProjectFood Loss and Waste Reduction through a Value Chain Development Approach to Transform Food Systems COVID-19 Response and Recovery - TCP/JAM/3804 2024
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No results found.Contemporary food systems are presently falling short in their aim to provide nutritious and healthy food while contributing to inclusive and sustainable livelihoods. Despite the Caribbean region's potential to produce sufficient food for all, the prevalence of malnutrition, obesity, and diet related non communicable diseases is increasing. In Jamaica, this is further compounded by an approximate 30 percent of food loss and waste (FLW) within the agrifood system, caused by several challenges that were further aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. First, technical capacity gaps among stakeholders, including insufficient data collection and analysis mechanisms, hinder a comprehensive understanding of FLW throughout the agricultural value chain. Second, labour shortages caused by COVID-19 restrictions and transportation disruptions resulted in increased loss and waste, particularly for perishable agricultural produce. Third, biosecurity and safety measures are crucial in reducing food loss and waste. Implementing appropriate measures to prevent the transmission of diseases, including COVID-19, at each link in the value chain is necessary to ensure the safety of workers and minimize spoilage. Fourth, small farmers face challenges in terms of poor production and post harvest handling practices, as they lack the technical skills and capital to upgrade their operations, and there is limited capacity within the MoAFM to provide training and support.
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