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Policy briefPolicy briefStrengthening the institutional linkages between national agricultural research systems actors and improving agricultural research for development in Egypt
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2021Also available in:
No results found.This policy brief has been developed to offer specific key recommendations and lessons learned that the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt could consider for strengthening its support to the country’s NARS. Ultimately, the recommendations are intended to ensure efficient adoption of the proposed methodologies for enhancing the impact of Egypt‘s NARS efforts on AR4D. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical studyComprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on institutional linkages between various actors in Liberia
Analysis and guidelines - Liberia case study
2022Also available in:
No results found.As part of the efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support and strengthen NARS’ research impacts and their links to extension service systems, the present assessment was conducted in Liberia to establish deeper insight into these challenges and opportunities. The results presented in this comprehensive report can be used to support the development and adoption of guidelines for use by the NARS. The present study was undertaken to assess the implementation of AR4D in Liberia and the key actors involved to better understand the performance and the intuitional linkages amongst them and other relevant institutions to help identify potentials for fulfilling the agricultural research for development needs of the country with the over-arching goal of supporting small-scale farmers. -
BookletGuidelineGuidelines to support the national agricultural research strategy of Liberia 2023
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No results found.Based on the lessons drawn from the implemented agricultural research for development (AR4D)-assessment methodology, including desk review analysis and participatory discussions held with various actors and experts familiar with the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of Liberia, the following guidelines are proposed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of researchers and AR4D project managers within the various NARS organizations in the country. The guidelines include recommendations that should be considered by the GOL, its development partners, NARS organizations and other stakeholders to help improve the performance of the NARS in Liberia. It is expected that the guidelines, when applied accordingly, will enhance collaboration among the main research organizations of the NARS and improve the sustainable impact of AR4D in the country. This guideline is necessary to enhance the appropriateness of practice and to improve the quality of work in NARS organizations by providing a practical framework for decision-making and maintaining a sense of responsibility and accountability within AR4D programs. Additionally, the guideline will provide the boundaries that allow researchers and other AR4D actors to make decisions for the benefit of the stakeholders and the AR4D organization. Adherence to guideline can improve the consistency of implementation, help avoid inefficiencies and optimize the value of AR4D expenditures by identifying practices that are unnecessary or unduly expensive.
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Book (stand-alone)General interest bookFood Systems Profile – Liberia
Catalysing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems
2024Also available in:
No results found.Food systems are intimately linked to our lives – through the food we eat, our nutrition and health, our livelihoods, jobs, and the environment and natural resources of the planet. The main challenge for food systems is to produce nutritious food for all while preserving our biodiversity and environment and ensuring equitable distribution of wealth. This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Liberia and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders' consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the European Union, FAO, and CIRAD which aims at catalysing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems. -
NewsletterNewsletterFAO Liberia Newsletter, 2nd Quarter 2025 – Issue #9 2025
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No results found.The second quarter of 2025 saw the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Liberia intensify its efforts toward sustainable agriculture, fisheries safety, forest governance, and responsible investment. Highlights include a landmark sea safety and outboard engine maintenance training for 20 artisanal fishers from Liberia’s nine coastal counties, backed by the Government of Japan, to improve livelihoods and reduce maritime risks. FAO also donated 12 refrigerators to the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen veterinary public health and animal disease surveillance. In Bong County, FAO and partners launched Integrated Village Food System training to enhance food security for vulnerable communities, while in Rome, Liberia and FAO inaugurated the Liberia Situation Room—providing real-time agri-food system monitoring. Other key milestones included the launch of the Sustainable Rice Value Chain Enhancement Project to boost national production, refresher training for 19 extensionists under the SADFONS project, and a high-level advocacy mission promoting a national Food Security and Nutrition System. The Community-Based Forestry and Protected Area Management (CBFM) project recorded progress with approval of its Year 4 work plan and the handover of a long-awaited Community Forest Management Plan to three authorized forest communities in River Gee County. FAO also joined Liberia in celebrating women’s leadership in diplomacy and convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue to advance the country’s Responsible Agricultural Investment framework. Together, these initiatives underscore FAO’s commitment to the “Four Betters”—better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life—for all Liberians. -
DocumentOther documentIntroducing the farm business school: A training package 2016
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No results found.This collection of materials contains the following:- The farm business school One-day orientation programme. The One-day orientation programme presents the training concept to policy-makers and programme managers.
- The farm business school Seven-day orientation programme. The Seven-day orientation programme prepares facilitators to set up and run farm business schools.
- The farm business school Handbook. The Handbook outlines the scope of the farm business school pro gramme
- The farm business school Training exercises. The Training exercises manual provide the working exercises for the training programme