FAO in the Gambia
In a concerted effort to combat the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in rural Gambia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) and other partners, recently concluded a comprehensive nationwide sensitization tour. The tour raised...
In the heart of Foni Bondali, the challenges faced by herding communities like Bisari Bajonki, are significant. Herders trek long distances for water and grazing lands. Cattle owners have endured arduous journeys to neighboring communities like Bulenghar or Kanwali, as well as venturing into the Senegalese region of Casamance just...
Banjul, May 07, 2024. The Annual Steering Committee Meeting on the Global Forest Transformation for People and Climate Project, convened on Tuesday, 07 May  in Banjul, The Gambia as part of the collaborative effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Swedish International Development Cooperation...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Sub-Regional Office for West Africa is organizing the annual meeting of the Steering Committee of the "Global Forest Transformation for People and Climate: A Focus on West Africa"  Project on 07 and 08 May 2024 in Banjul (The Gambia). The...
The  Ministry of Agriculture officially launched the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ Country Programming Framework (CPF) for the period 2024-2028 in The Gambia. The event, attended by government officials, UN Representatives, stakeholders and partners, marks a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to enhance food and nutrition...