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Within the sub-themes of the “Science-business Nexus to Boost Intra-African Trade” and “Knowledge Management, Digitalization, and Youth Entrepreneurship,” FAO is convening a plenary session during the 8th FARA Africa Agribusiness and Science Week, which will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 5-8 June 2023. The FAO plenary session event...

    Overview The FAO-led workshop is the first regional follow-up to the Rome Water Dialogue (Nov 2022) and aims to promote country-led National Water Roadmaps. It is organized by FAO and hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe. Water is one of the world´s most important resources. It is central to agriculture, which accounts...

Expression of Interest: Design of national aquaculture TVETs short courses training materials Intra Regional ToT Courses for TVET Trainers And Validation Workshops for the designed TVET ToT and Courses In order to access the EOI document and submit the technical documents requested Vendors should follow the below link https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice  Reference No. 2022/RAFXD/RAFTD/119146 and submit the...

Background Antimicrobial agents, including antibiotics, have saved millions of lives by substantially reducing the burden of diseases in people, animals, and plants and hence improving quality of life, contributing to better food security and safety, and aiding in increased life expectancy. However, the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in several microorganisms is reversing...

BACKGROUND   Schools present several possibilities for students to access foods and drinks, and therefore constitute a key setting for the development of adequate food practices. Ensuring a healthy school environment by providing school meals that meet established nutrition guidelines and standards, and by making available nutritious competitive food choices, should be...