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ProjectImproving Rural Livelihoods and the Environment Through the Integral Utilization of Residues of Treated Waste Water and Organic Solid Waste for the Production of Renewable Energy and Compost in Mafraq Governorate of Jordan - TCP/JOR/3602 2020
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No results found.As the Syrian crisis continues to escalate, the influx of refugees in neighbouring countries places an growing burden on affected areas. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) determined that Jordan hosts around 620 000 registered refugees, while the Government has estimated that there is a total of 1.4 million refugees in the country. In Mafraq, the refugee population lives in distress, while the broader population is also affected by the refugee influx. In December 2019, there were 75 993 individuals and 17 655 families registered at the Zaatari refugee camp. Stakeholders in the Zaatari community continue to pursue the creation of job opportunities for residents, with a record 13 220 active work permits being reached in October 2019. Although job opportunities are traditionally dominated by the agriculture sector, the waste sector offers potential for the development of additional “green” jobs. In Jordan, the level of municipal solid waste has grown rapidly over the past two decades, while the influx of refugees has exponentially increased its rate of production. Much of the solid waste produced finds its way to landfills, most of which are classified as unsanitary dump sites. On top of the strain being placed on the waste management system, the influx of refugees has also driven an increased demand for energy. This TCP project was therefore designed to make use of waste in the Zaatari municipality in the creation of sustainable job opportunities that promote compost production for agricultural purposes and the generation of energy. -
ProjectSupport to Domesticating the SADC [Southern Africa Development Community] Regional Agriculture Investment Plan (RAIP) and Regional Agricultural Development Fund by Member States (Eswatini, Namibia and Zimbabwe) - TCP/SFS/3704 2022
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No results found.In the Southern Africa Development Community, agriculture provides livelihoods for a majority of the region’s population It is central to poverty reduction, economic growth and food and nutrition security As such, in 2014 SADC Member States approved the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy ( which defined common objectives and measures to guide, promote and support national and regional actions to contribute to the achievement of the common agenda, as well as regional integration The RAP foresees a Regional Agricultural Investment Plan ( for each phase of the implementation plan However, institutions in the Member States face challenges with respect to the integration of regional protocols in their national systems The success of the RAIP depends on the uptake of various measures, support is needed to create the necessary institutional mechanisms for its implementation As such, FAO was requested to provide support on the customization of the RAIP and the SADC Regional Agriculture Development Fund ( in Eswatini Namibia and Zimbabwe The aim of the project was to facilitate the domestication of the RAIP, which is expected to further support increased private investment in the agriculture and food sectors, as well as associated sectors in these three countries. -
ProjectDevelopment of E-Agriculture Applications and Knowledge Products Using Innovative ICT Technologies - TCP/PAK/3704 2022
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No results found.According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Pakistan is among the top ten most climate vulnerable countries in the world, with the short and longer term effects of climate change impacting agricultural production in the country Indeed, severe droughts and flooding have damaged crops, livestock and irrigation infrastructure in recent years, contributing to food shortages Information and communication technologies ( have significant potential to transform agriculture by addressing climate related issues in the sector These technologies can support evidence based decision making through the provision of accurate, reliable and up to date data It is in this context that FAO has supported the Government of Pakistan in the drafting of the country’s first E Agriculture Strategy, which aims to improve food security, livelihoods and value chains through the employment of innovative and smart technologies Information that will feed into the Strategy was gathered through consultative workshops that allowed for the identification of existing work in this area and for discussions on how to spark growth in the agriculture sector through the use of ICTs To support the Government of Pakistan in its goal of improving the country’s agriculture sector through the use of ICTs, this Technical Cooperation Programme ( project built the capacities of government staff on various ICTs and supported innovation in the sector through the establishment of an Agriculture Innovation Lab and Agrisurge an Agriculture Innovation Challenge ( that took place in 2020.
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