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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyFeasibility study for application of digital technologies for improved traceability and transparency along the agrifood value chains
Case studies in the Near East and North Africa Region
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No results found.“Agrifood value chains of small and medium-sized producers in the Near East and North Africa region have the potential to generate more value through improved access to high-value markets. Limited logistics capacity in the region, coupled with lack of access to continuous cold chain, has resulted in weak supply chain management, high level of food loss, lack of compliance with food quality and safety standards; information asymmetries; and unfair value distribution, affecting income and livelihood of small and medium-sized producers. Improving traceability and transparency along the agrifood value chains can help building consumers' trust by better tracking the origin of food, identifying, detecting and mitigating the impact of food safety and quality issues in a timely manner and enhancing price visibility and information sharing on value distribution in each stage of the value chain. Digital technologies can play an important role in enhancing traceability and transparency by ensuring the collection of comprehensive, consistent and reliable data along the supply chain, real-time tracking, easy aggregation, integration, analysis and sharing of data. Despite the recognition of game changing potential, few studies have analysed the feasibility of application of these technologies to improve traceability and transparency of value chains, from farm-gate to market, in the region. To fill this gap in knowledge, this study was conducted to understand the digital landscape in the region, examine barriers and incentives for uptake of these technologies and to propose solutions that can improve the adoption rate and sustainability of digital technologies for small and medium-sized producers.” -
Book (stand-alone)FlagshipThe State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015 in Brief 2015The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015 takes stock of progress made since 1990 towards Millennium Development Goal 1, to “eradicate extreme poverty and hunger”, and World Food Summit hunger targets. Key success factors have included economic growth, agricultural productivity growth, markets (including international trade) and social protection. However, despite overall progress, the deleterious effects of protracted crises, whether due to conflict or natural disasters, have also taken th eir toll. The report provides useful policy guidance to overcome these challenges, eradicate hunger and achieve food security. <
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookOportunidades y desafíos del comercio agroalimentario entre los países del Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana y la Comunidad del Caribe 2024
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Este estudio responde a la propuesta presentada por la Secretaría del Consejo Agropecuario Centroamericano (SECAC) y la Secretaría de Integración Económica Centroamericana (SIECA) sobre la necesidad de promover espacios de integración en el ámbito del comercio agroalimentario entre Centroamérica y el Caribe. Es un trabajo conjunto entre la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) en la búsqueda de posibles soluciones comerciales a la crisis de seguridad alimentaria, la necesidad de generar mayores oportunidades de empleo, la recuperación económica y, en general, lograr mejores condiciones de vida para la población de Centroamérica y el Caribe.El documento se organiza en seis secciones: introducción; un análisis resumido de las tendencias en el comercio agroalimentario a nivel mundial y entre las dos subregiones; condiciones de acceso al mercado entre las dos regiones; una sección que define la cobertura y la metodología utilizada para la investigación; identificación de productos con potencial comercial; las principales limitaciones y desafíos para aprovechar estas oportunidades; y, finalmente, las conclusiones y recomendaciones de políticas públicas para superar los desafíos y contribuir al objetivo de una mayor y mejor seguridad alimentaria.