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06 Nov 2019
FAO stresses the need to explore new ways to make technologies and innovation affordable and accessible to all
Rome - It is fundamental to support smallholder and family farmers by enhancing their access to innovation for sustainable food systems and to foster sustainable development, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu said today. He made the remarks during a discussion on Enhancing access to innovation in agriculture to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at FAO headquarters in Rome.
"Innovation in agriculture is a way to enhance...05 Nov 2019
An innovative partnership for global challenges
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Second annual report stresses the need for continued investments and partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and deliver a resounding impact on the ground
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2019 marks the Tenth Anniversary of the establishment of the FAO-China SSC Programme. FAO is organizing a 3-day event in Kampala, Uganda, from 25-27 November 2019, to commemorate this anniversary and celebrate its main achievements.
Officials and experts from all over the world will gather to discuss results, innovations, impacts and lessons learned from the first 10 years of the FAO-China SSC Programme and define a new vision/approach for the future.
The digitalization of agriculture and the proposal of agricultural solutions through digital platforms are two of the innovations that will be discussed at the event, during a series of interactive panel...