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Knowledge for Investment (K4I)

The Investment Centre provides a strong evidence-based voice on investment and finance solutions through its Knowledge for Investment (K4I) work.

By harnessing FAO’s technical expertise and leveraging partnerships with key financing and research institutions, the Centre fills critical knowledge gaps. It also shares the latest thinking and practical tools to support investment.

The growing body of investment knowledge products covers a wide range of topics – from scaling up agrifood investments for and by youth in Africa, to decarbonizing agrifood systems, among many others.

Latest stories

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Investment breakthroughs for bioinputs in Latin America

27/05/2024

The recently published "Bioinputs: Investment Opportunities in Latin America" by the FAO Investment Centre provides a comprehensive examination of the potential role of bioinputs in the region’s transition towards more sustainable agri-food systems.

Can smallholder farmers in Honduras and Guatemala export deforestation-free coffee to the European Union

Change is brewing for sustainable EU coffee from Honduras and Guatemala

21/05/2024

The recently agreed European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to transform coffee production in Central America, bringing more sustainable practices which conserve forests and the environment.

Investment Centre welcomes new head of West and Central Africa Service

08/02/2024

The Investment Centre is strengthening its ability to respond to the growing and evolving needs of countries and investors. Alessandro Marini, who recently joined as Chief of the newly created West and Central Africa Service, shared his thoughts on the importance of embracing change and taking risks.

A chat with the Investment Centre’s Service Chief for East and Southern Africa

23/01/2024

Giovanni Munoz, the Investment Centre's Service Chief for East and Southern Africa, reflects on a long career in the agriculture sector, his vision for the region and why getting out of one's comfort zone is good.

Latest publications

Investment Briefs

Investing in agricultural water management - Pathways to a sustainable future

12/2021

Climate change, emerging technologies and other disruptive factors are changing the way water is used for agriculture. This brief identifies...