The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the United Nations Regional Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean have published a report entitled, “COVID-19 and e-commerce: a global review”. The report notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformations, with e-commerce digital solutions increasing globally. However, while witnessing a similar growth of e-commerce in the developing world, existing digital divides are likely to result in even greater inequalities. The report acknowledges the impact of COVID-19 globally, for example, it states, ‘The...
Zoominar #1 – Series 2 Dialogue with Agribusiness Incubators and SMEs in North Africa Thursday, 1 April 2021 @11:00 - 13:00 (GMT+2) To attend, please make sure to register here Background: The purpose of this Zoominar is to share results, gather stakeholder feedback and validate the results of a...
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) are organising an on-line course on “ Planning and building inclusive digital transformation strategies in the context of covid-19 to meet SDGs and Agenda 2063 ”. Apply here . The overarching objective of the course is to empower government representatives, civil servants and policy makers in becoming successful agents of change in the development or improvement of their national digital transformation journeys in the midst and...
During the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) Side Event was held on Wednesday the 11th of March 2021. The event was webcast on FAO platform. Background to the event Digitalization is transforming economies and societies and already profoundly impacts foodand agriculture, which is facing significant challenges. Digital technologies can help increaseproductivity and generate economic, social and environmental benefits, accelerating progresstowards achieving the SDGs.Digital technologies can make agricultural and food markets more efficient and more inclusive. Globally, since the end of the...
FAO has launched an online public consultation in order to collect comments and views on a draft guidance document on seafood traceability. The guidance analyses and documents the interrelation of traceability along the value chain based on country-specific traceability mechanisms that are often essential for verifying and corroborating submitted data. It focuses on Key Data Elements (KDEs) and Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) as salient collection points of traceability systems. In the case of capture fisheries, Key Data Elements (KDEs) and Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) are based on the ‘...
2021 has started as the year of efficiencies and effectivness. Digitalization, modernization and agility are now the core values where organizations and businesses all over the globe are focusing their efforts to better adapt, respond and act to the evolving needs of a world more fast paced than ever. ´Innovation and investment are the key to transformation´ says FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu. FAO´s mandate includes indeed supporting and assisting the countries in their transformation towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better...
The European Union are seeking to accelerate the presence of European SMEs in Canada through the Low Carbon Business Action and Circular Economy platform. We would like to highlight most relevant challenge for the E-Agriculture network: - FPInnovations , a leader in the development of high-quality lignin and sugar streams from sustainably harvested forest-sourced biomass, is seeking innovative ways to further convert those streams into high value-added bioproducts. Link to full description can be found here , link to apply to challenge can be found here . If selected as one of the 3...
Theme: Digital Agriculture: New Frontiers for the Food System Date : 17 March 2021 Time : 15:00 CET/10:00 EST To attend: Visit page for details About the Event Rising food insecurity and malnutrition, combined with high food loss and waste, agricultural pollution and persistent poverty, show that...
This side event aims to explore the role of digitalization in food and agricultural markets and trade and assess the tools and platforms available for countries to use and reap benefits. It is envisaged that the discussion will address the following questions: 1) What is the impact of digital...
In the run-up to the 2021 EU-FAO Strategic Dialogue, The European Union and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have the honour to invite you to a technical webinar on: Farm to Fork under the European Green Deal About the webinar The technical webinar will present the EU’s...
Zoominar #1 – Series 2 Dialogue with Agribusiness Incubators and SMEs in North Africa Thursday, 1 April 2021 @11:00 - 13:00 (GMT+2) To attend, please make sure to register here Background: The purpose of this Zoominar is to share results, gather stakeholder feedback and validate the results of a...
(1).png?itok=FHhCaUXb)
Theme: Digital Agriculture: New Frontiers for the Food System Date : 17 March 2021 Time : 15:00 CET/10:00 EST To attend: Visit page for details About the Event Rising food insecurity and malnutrition, combined with high food loss and waste, agricultural pollution and persistent poverty, show that...
This side event aims to explore the role of digitalization in food and agricultural markets and trade and assess the tools and platforms available for countries to use and reap benefits. It is envisaged that the discussion will address the following questions: 1) What is the impact of digital...
In the run-up to the 2021 EU-FAO Strategic Dialogue, The European Union and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have the honour to invite you to a technical webinar on: Farm to Fork under the European Green Deal About the webinar The technical webinar will present the EU’s...