Bahçeşehir University
In May 2022, FAO and Bahçeşehir University formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This partnership aims to foster advancements in sustainable food systems, technological innovation, and smart agriculture. The key areas of collaboration include the establishment of a "Learning, Research and Application Platform", technical cooperation on digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in food systems, and gender equality and the empowerment of rural women. Activities under this platform encompass capacity development, knowledge exchange, research, innovation, and data sharing, with a focus on promoting sustainable practices in Turkey. The collaboration also involves Advocacy and communication initiatives are expected to play a crucial role in raising awareness and promoting ownership of good policies and practices aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global events.