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Heads of the Rome-based UN food and agriculture agencies call for greater investments in South Sudan to avoid a catastrophic food crisis
01/08/2023
Leaders from FAO, IFAD and WFP warn of a deepening crisis in South Sudan without immediate action and investment in resilience.
Sudan: Emergency seed distribution kick off leveraging the ongoing planting season to boost food production
13/07/2023
From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
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FAO’s Data in Emergencies Information System (DIEM) receives global special achievement award
13/07/2023
GIS Technology Provider Esri recognizes the system for innovative use of mapping and analytics technology
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122 million more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises, reveals UN report
12/07/2023
Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019
Rural women in Haiti invest in themselves
10/07/2023
Village savings and loan associations help Haitian women build their businesses and futures
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Rebuilding resilience, one drop at a time: FAO and Norway join hands to restore irrigation for 14 000 families in earthquake-stricken Hama
05/07/2023
The earthquakes that hit the north of the Syrian Arab Republic on 6 February 2023, and the multiple aftershocks, caused significant destruction to agricultural infrastructure across five Syrian governorates.
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Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries issue call for action to accelerate agrifood systems transformation and collectively build resilience
30/06/2023
High-Level Ministerial Event hosted by FAO promotes the sharing of experiences and ways forward through innovation and broader cooperation
Yemeni Honey: a transcendent legacy
29/06/2023
Upgrading productivity and techniques amidst challenging conditions
Türkiye: Women-led agrifood cooperatives extend a lifeline to earthquake-affected communities
26/06/2023
From producing dried foods to leading relief efforts, Mutlu Besin Cooperative transforms into a hub of assistance and psychosocial support for a community devastated by earthquake