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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureResponsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Lao People's Democratic Republic: why it matters 2020
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The agricultural sector is a cornerstone of Lao PDR’s development strategy, employing over 70 percent of the population. However, agriculture is contributing only 16 percent of the country’s GDP due to factors including low productivity and lack of modernization, among other issues. To unlock the potential of agriculture to end poverty and hunger by 2030 and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals there is a need for more and better investment in agriculture. FAO estimates that additional investments of USD 41 million per year are needed to achieve the first two Sustainable Development Goals, of which USD 34 million should specifically target agriculture. Through FAO’s Umbrella Programme “Supporting Responsible Investments in Agriculture and Food Systems”, FAO is providing specific support to the Government of Lao PDR to enhance responsible investments in agriculture and food systems. FAO is raising awareness of the ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry and the CFS Principles for Responsible Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI) among various stakeholders and is working in constant collaboration with the government to ensure the enabling policy, legal, regulatory and institutional environment is in place at a national level. This work is funded by the Federal Government of Germany. -
BookletCorporate general interestEmpowering youth to revitalize agrifood systems in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Stories from young agri-entrepreneurs 2022
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is working with the Government of Lao People's Democratic Republic to enhance responsible investments in agriculture and food systems in the country by supporting the implementation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (ASEAN RAI) Guidelines. This collaboration comprises, supporting the Government in enhancing the enabling environment conducive to RAI, empowering women and youth organizations to engage in and benefit from RAI and raising awareness on RAI and the important role youth and women play. To shed more light on how to better support youth to invest in agriculture and sensitize them on the importance and opportunities this sector can offer, FAO interviewed young Lao people who have been able to invest in agriculture and become successful agri-entrepreneurs. This work is supported by the FAO Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM). -
BookletCorporate general interestFood Systems Profile - The Lao People's Democratic Republic
Catalysing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems
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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 The Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 EU, FAO, and CIRAD which aims at catalyzing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems.
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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.
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Book (stand-alone)General interest bookCyclone Ockhi - Disaster risk management and sea safety in the Indian marine fisheries sector 2019
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No results found.Between 29 November and 3 December, 2017, Cyclone Ockhi devastated hundreds of lives and livelihoods of coastal fishing communities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, India. This study assesses the impacts of the cyclone on fishing communities and the mechanisms in place at the local, national and international levels to address disaster risks and sea safety in small-scale fisheries, using a human rights-based approach.In line with the Sendai Framework 2015-2030 and the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries, the study recommends applying “relief-development continuum” and “build back better” concepts to the management of disaster risks in order to save lives and to reduce damage to fisheries assets and livelihoods. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021.