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ProjectFactsheetDevelop an IGAD Regional Forestry Policy and Strategy - TCP/SFE/3605 2020
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The IGAD is a regional body that coordinates development efforts across its Member States, which include Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. The IGAD area covers an estimated 230 million people and is characterized by high rates of population growth and poverty, with a substantial proportion of people living below the poverty line (USD 1 per day). In IGAD Member States, agriculture is crucial to food security and nutrition, economic growth and social stability. More specifically, for over 80 percent of the population, agricultural production and animal husbandry are important sources of food and livelihood opportunities. Overall, they account for between 25 and 30 percent of national economies within the IGAD area. Pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities are particularly at risk from the effects of recurring droughts in the region. During periods of drought, livestock are highly susceptible to water shortages and pasture scarcity. This can lead to the suffering and death not only of livestock but also of people whose livelihoods depend on them. Further complicating matters, markets often collapse as a result of the sell-off of weaker and thinner animals. In addition, drought affects the seasonal migration patterns of herds, which are required to search for adequate water resources and pastures for grazing. The increased competition for limited natural resources remains a point of conflict both between communities and across borders. The effective management of natural resources therefore requires international cooperation through adequate policies and strategies. While efforts have been made to address concerns regarding the management of some natural resources, policies are not harmonized across the IGAD area and there is often disagreement about the best management approaches to adopt. Additionally, many challenges are faced in the implementation of these policies, including the lack of adequate funding and/or political impetus. -
ProjectFactsheetRéduction des pertes après récolte pour une meilleure sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle dans les états membres de l’IGAD - TCP/SFE/3702 2022
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L’insécurité alimentaire et la malnutrition restent un problème de santé publique et socio économique majeur en Afrique, notamment en Afrique de l’Est, qui abrite plus de la moitié de la population sous-alimentée du continent. La région est fortement dépendante des importations de denrées alimentaires, en particulier de céréales. Selon des estimations récentes (FAO. 2021. L'état de la sécurité alimentaire et de la nutrition dans le monde), environ 70 millions de personnes dans la région sont en situation d’insécurité alimentaire, et au moins 20 millions de sa population dépendent de l’aide alimentaire. L’absence d’autosuffisance alimentaire a incité les décideurs nationaux et régionaux de la région de l’Afrique de l’Est à rechercher les causes de la faible production et à promouvoir des interventions visant à augmenter la production alimentaire nationale et à réduire les pertes alimentaires le long de la chaîne de valeur agricole. Les pertes après récolte sont un élément essentiel, mais souvent négligé, qui met en péril la sécurité alimentaire et affecte les revenus des producteurs, puisqu’il s’agit d’une réduction mesurable des denrées alimentaires causée par les insectes, les micro-organismes, les rongeurs et les oiseaux, qui peut affecter la quantité ou la qualité des cultures agricoles produites. Selon la FAO, en 2019, jusqu’à un tiers des aliments produits dans le monde ont été perdus ou gaspillés entre le stade de la production et celui de la consommation. -
ProjectFactsheetStrengthening Food Security and Nutrition Policy and Institutional Framework and Food Safety and Control Capacity in the IGAD Sub-Region - TCP/SFE/3705 2022
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No results found.Food insecurity and malnutrition remain a major public health and socioeconomic concern in Africa, particularly in Eastern Africa, which is home to more than half of the continent's undernourished population According to recent estimates, around 28 million people in the region are severely food insecure Fighting against hunger requires strong coordination and institutional capacity, as well as strong political commitment reflected in policy and investments However, the governments of the Horn of Africa suffer from poorly informed and coordinated food security policies and strategies, and from a lack of capacity to address the food and nutrition security poverty migration nexus and to maximize cross sectoral synergies International trade has historically had a favourable impact on food security by connecting areas with low agricultural potential and high population density to areas with agricultural comparative advantages, while also expanding access to a wider range of nutritious food commodities This is reflected in the Framework for Increasing Intra African Trade in Agricultural Goods and Services, which is based on the fifth commitment of the 2014 Malabo Declaration, that aims to triple intra African agricultural trade and services by 2025 Increased trade can contribute to developing long term jobs, income, and livelihoods, as well as strengthening agricultural production and food security on the continent.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookFood loss analysis: causes and solutions – The Republic of Uganda. Beans, maize, and sunflower studies 2019
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No results found.This report illustrates the food loss assessment studies undertaken along the maize, sunflower and beans supply chains in Uganda in 2015-16 and 2016-17. They aimed to identify the critical loss points in the selected supply chains, the key stages at which food losses occur, why they occur, the extent and impact of food losses and the economic, social and environmental implications of the food losses. Furthermore, these studies also evaluated the feasibility of potential interventions to reduce food losses and waste. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023
Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural–urban continuum
2023This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet. Since its 2017 edition, this report has repeatedly highlighted that the intensification and interaction of conflict, climate extremes and economic slowdowns and downturns, combined with highly unaffordable nutritious foods and growing inequality, are pushing us off track to meet the SDG 2 targets. However, other important megatrends must also be factored into the analysis to fully understand the challenges and opportunities for meeting the SDG 2 targets. One such megatrend, and the focus of this year’s report, is urbanization. New evidence shows that food purchases in some countries are no longer high only among urban households but also among rural households. Consumption of highly processed foods is also increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries. These changes are affecting people’s food security and nutrition in ways that differ depending on where they live across the rural–urban continuum. This timely and relevant theme is aligned with the United Nations General Assembly-endorsed New Urban Agenda, and the report provides recommendations on the policies, investments and actions needed to address the challenges of agrifood systems transformation under urbanization and to enable opportunities for ensuring access to affordable healthy diets for everyone. -
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.