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DocumentEvaluation reportAddressing HIV and Gender Inequities through a Food Security and Nutrition Response in Eastern and Central Africa - OSRO/RAF/010/SWE Management response to the mid-term evaluation report 2012
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No results found.The evaluation mission and the report have been very beneficial for the current project phase in providing concrete suggestions for immediate adjustment of the current intervention for the maximum impact. It has provided also overall direction for programme development of future interventions in the area of Gender, HIV and nutrition and in particular with its implementation through the J/FFLS approach. -
DocumentEvaluation reportAddressing HIV and Gender Inequities through a Food Security and Nutrition Response in Eastern and Central Africa - OSRO/RAF/010/SWE
Follow-up report to the management response to the mid-term evaluation report
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No results found.The project has set the stage for and proven the value of integration of life skills in the thematic areas of gender, nutrition and HIV in agricultural extension activities and Field Schools. It has shown that by addressing social and technological issues in a holistic and combined manner, food security can be addressed in a more sustainable and lasting way. Considering the often poorly linked ministry departments and sectorial approaches to food security much yet remains to be done to ensure th at such a holistic approach is institutionalized in practice. Therefore, future donor support will remain crucial to continue emphasizing and showing the way towards true multi-sectorial development efforts. In many countries, it is still not clear where a holistic, agricultural and life skills learning curriculum is best housed or which ministry should take the lead. It is therefore important that the policy dialogue around a holistic approach to food security is maintained and continued until fully institutionalized. -
DocumentEvaluation reportMid-term evaluation of food security through enhanced agricultural production, diversified sources of income, value addition and marketing in Bangladesh (Mymensingh/Sherpur) 2014
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No results found.This report presents the findings of the mid-term evaluation (MTE) of GTFS/BGD/041/ITA “Food Security through Enhanced Agricultural Production Diversified Sources of Income, Value Addition and Marketing in Bangladesh (Mymensingh/Sherpur)”. The MTE purpose is to inform key stakeholders: the Project Task Force (PTF), Government of Bangladesh, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Italian Development Cooperation about the project’s progress and performance towar ds attaining expected outputs and outcomes during the project implementation (2011 – 2015). The MTE was carried out from May to December 2014 with field work in Bangladesh from 10 to 19 May 2014. The project has an overall budget of USD 3.6M and addresses food security, agricultural production, diversification of income sources, and value addition to production and market linkages to boost local economies. It builds on earlier initiatives launched by the FAO Special Programme on Food Security (SPFS) project GCSP/BGD/033/JPN.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookClimate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook 2013
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No results found.The purpose of the sourcebook is to further elaborate the concept of CSA and demonstrate its potential, as well as limitations. It aims to help decision makers at a number of levels (including political administrators and natural resource managers) to understand the different options that are available for planning, policies and investments and the practices that are suitable for making different agricultural sectors, landscapes and food systems more climate-smart. This sourcebook is a reference tool for planners, practitioners and policy makers working in agriculture, forestry and fisheries at national and subnational levels. The sourcebook indicates some of the necessary ingredients required to achieve a climate-smart approach to the agricultural sectors, including existing options and barriers. Read the executive summary here. -
Book (series)Technical studySmall-scale aquaponic food production – Integrated fish and plant farming 2014This technical paper begins by introducing the concept of aquaponics, including a brief history of its development and its place within the larger category of soil-less culture and modern agriculture. It discusses the main theoretical concepts of aquaponics, including the nitrogen cycle and the nitrification process, the role of bacteria, and the concept of balancing an aquaponic unit. It then moves on to cover important considerations of water quality parameters, water testing, and water sourci ng for aquaponics, as well as methods and theories of unit design, including the three main methods of aquaponic systems: media beds, nutrient film technique, and deep water culture. The publication discusses in detail the three groups of living organisms (bacteria, plants and fish) that make up the aquaponic ecosystem. It also presents management strategies and troubleshooting practices, as well as related topics, specifically highlighting local and sustainable sources of aquaponic inputs. The publication also includes nine appendixes that present other key topics: ideal conditions for common plants grown in aquaponics; chemical and biological controls of common pests and diseases including a compatible planting guide; common fish diseases and related symptoms, causes and remedies; tools to calculate the ammonia produced and biofiltration media required for a certain fish stocking density and amount of fish feed added; production of homemade fish feed; guidelines and considerations fo r establishing aquaponic units; a cost–benefit analysis of a small-scale, media bed aquaponic unit; a comprehensive guide to building small-scale versions of each of the three aquaponic methods; and a brief summary of this publication designed as a supplemental handout for outreach, extension and education.
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
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No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018.