The Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC), previously known as Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM), is a pooled funding tool that allows resource partners to respond to development challenges in a timely and cost-effective manner. It is the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) main flexible multi-partner instrument for the achievement of results under FAO’s Strategic Framework and the realization of catalytic impacts. Read more...
The Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs
Ethiopia – Empowering Agricultural Innovation: Agri-innovation Bootcamp.
In the heart of the agricultural landscape where innovation and tradition intersect, Ethiopia's Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs bootcamp - in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)- took the lead in adding positive change to the country’s agrifood systems. This dynamic initiative was designed to address critical challenges in the agriculture sector, providing sustainable and profitable solutions while nurturing the potential of young minds and women entrepreneurs. [Read more]
Success stories
SDG monitoring
In Ecuador, Mali, Oman and Spain, FAO’s method to calculate the Mountain Green Cover Index (SDG indicator 15.4.2) was tested in 2019, enhancing countries’ capacities to improve national monitoring and reporting.
Access to agricultural data
FAO works with countries around the world at strengthening their access to and promotion of statistical data for improved decision-making.
Gender equality
As of 2019, 5 000 members of the women’s and men’s Dimitra clubs in the Niger have learned how to make compost through targeted training courses in the commune of Chadakori.
Eliminating child labour
In Pakistan, FAO is improving the livelihoods of families dependent on child labour in the textile and garment supply chains.Highlights
FAO launches digital innovation project to empower farmers in Malawi, Rwanda and Zimbabwe
19 June 2024, Accra - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new project aimed at supporting farmers with digital...
Forging paths towards climate-smart livestock in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's livestock industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cattle, poultry, and small ruminant farming. Despite its importance, this sector faces challenges, particularly...
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