This policy brief presents the Countdown indicators depicting the current state of national food systems. In doing so, it provides a starting point for future work to identify where things can be done better, provide ideas for how to get there, and inspire stakeholders (in particular, policymakers) that progress can and must be made.
The status of women in agrifood systems report uses extensive new data and analyses to provide a comprehensive picture of women’s participation, benefits, and challenges they face working in agrifood systems globally. The report shows how increasing women’s empowerment and gender equality in agrifood systems enhances women’s well-being and the well-being of their households, creating opportunities for economic growth, greater incomes, productivity and resilience.
This case study outlines how the project "Building resilience in the Sahel region through job creation for youth", strengthened the capacities of rural youth in their entrance in the agrifood system adopting green practices, while also empowering the national institutions tasked in supporting them. The case study also provides all the lessons learned throughout its implementation as well as details of the project’s evaluation.
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is an international conference on central issues of agricultural and food policies held each year in Berlin. Hosted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the event welcomes 3,000 international visitors from politics, industry, science, and civil society to discuss what actions can be taken to achieve a transformation of food systems.
The World Rural Forum (WRF) is preparing to hold its VIII Global Conference entitled “Family Farming: Sustainability of Our Planet” from March 19-21, 2024 at the Europa Congress Palace, located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the heart of the Basque Country, Spain.
Most of Africa’s youth work in agri-food systems. They are involved in production, transport, trading, processing, retail, and food services. Some are farmers, others are micro and small-scale entrepreneurs, and some are employed by larger scale enterprises. Looking ahead to 2050, the analysis explored the key trends and uncertainties that will shape opportunities and risks for youth in Africa’s agri-food systems over the next three decades.
In the face of climate extremes and economic shocks, resilience-oriented innovation is essential to sustain and increase productivity and to ensure food security in small-scale agrifood systems.
Celebrate the 50th episode of IFAD's FARMS. FOOD. FUTURE. The Global Donor Platform's Michelle Tang continues her role as co-host of this podcast series.
The consultative draft from the enquiry "Unleashing the catalytic power of donor financing to achieve SDG2" is now open for comment. This enquiry is carried out by the Shamba Centre for Food & Climate for GDPRD members.
13-17 May 2024 | Washington, DC | For over two decades, the World Bank Land Conference catalyzed the global land community.
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