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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookRegional Overview of Food Insecurity Asia and the Pacific 2016
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No results found.The year 2015 marked the end of the global Millennium Development agenda and 2016 heralds a transition to the new 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. Asia-Pacific Region not only met the MDG target of halving the proportion of people suffering from hunger, but was also the region with the largest reduction in the number of undernourished people in the world. Despite good progress being made by many countries in tackling malnutrition, the overall rate of progress is less than desired and the re are several countries and sub-regions where the prevalence rates are still very high. The analysis presented in this report will help encourage dialogue and shape a new public narrative towards eradicating hunger and malnutrition and creating a transformative change for sustainable development.Most governments are taking concrete actions to address the problem and there is a clear recognition of strengthening agriculture and food systems in a manner that brings more affordable, hea lthier and diverse food options within everyone’s reach.
This report also introduces a special section which will focus on a different selected key issue or trend affecting food security and nutrition in the region each year. This year, the focus is on the importance of milk and smallholder dairy in view of the remarkable growth in the production and consumption of milk and milk products in the region. The section concludes that the promotion of milk consumption and small-scale dairying offe rs potential for triple wins in nutrition, rural livelihoods and the environment.See the other Regional Overviews:
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ProjectFactsheetStrengthening the Livestock Sector in East and Southeast Asian Countries - TCP/RAS/3507 2019
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No results found.The global trend of intensification of livestock production systemsto respond to the growing demand for livestock products is at its strongestin Asia. This process is characterized by multiple challenges, includingincreasing pressure on feed resources, the need to improve productivitywhile ensuring maintenance of biodiversity, consideration of naturalresource management, and improving preparedness for increased risksof zoonotic and other diseases. This has raised significant public policychallenges involving the marginalization of smallholder rural producers,minimization of environmental externalities, exploitation of livestock inreducing vulnerability, and enhanced preparedness for the increased risksof zoonotic and other diseases. Dealing with these challenges requiresconcerted and coordinated policy response, but the capacity to analyselivestock related trade-offs between social, environmental and economicobjectives and to design smart policies to balance conflicting interestsof different socio-economic groups is extremely limited in the region.This project aimed to enhance livestock sector policy formulation andimplementation capabilities in the region, and to better enable the sectorto make an effective contribution towards enhancing livelihoods,improving nutrition and promoting equitable economic growth. -
DocumentFactsheetRestoring fruit and vegetable production for Swaziland’s farmers - TCP/SWA/3501 2017Over the last decade, low rainfall and the persistent threat of climate change have left 21 percent of Swaziland food insecure, with almost the entire population failing to eat an adequate quantity of fruit and vegetables. Rural farmers have limited knowledge of how to maximize the productivity of their land and ensure that they meet their food and nutrition needs, while farmers urgently need to improve crop diversity if food security and dietary needs are to be addressed. Meanwhile, the value of imported crop products exceeded fivefold that of exports between 2005 and 2013. These factors made it necessary to promote climate-smart agriculture practices and contribute to building resilience and increasing farmers’ incomes from agriculture.
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BookletCorporate general interestFood Systems Profile - Mongolia
Catalysing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems
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No results found.The Food System Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Mongolia 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 large-scale assessment supported by the European Union, FAO and CIRAD in 50 countries. -
DocumentOther documentBenzoic acid and its salts - Chemical and Technical Assessment (CTA). 92nd JECFA 2022
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No results found.This Chemical and Technical Assessment (CTA) summarizes the information on benzoic acid (INS No. 210) and its salts such as sodium benzoate (INS No. 211), potassium benzoate (INS No. 212) and calcium benzoate (INS No. 213) that are synthetic antimicrobial preservatives. -
Book (series)Technical reportJoint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Tropane Alkaloids
30 March – 3 April 2020
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No results found.Between March and April 2019, many cases of suspected food poisoning were reported by health care workers in the Karamoja region of the Republic of Uganda. Consumption of food products that had high levels of tropane alkaloids was identified as the cause. This group of compounds occur in several plant genera that belong to the Solanaceae family and can contaminate staples like cereals and grains. Given the absence of international guidance and regulations, a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Tropane Alkaloids was convened remotely between 30 March – 3 April 2020. This publication captures the discussions of the expert meeting and provides risks assessments of tropane alkaloids (hyoscyamine and scopolamine) as well as recommendations outlining appropriate risk management options.