Noticias
31 Jan 2019
During intensive three days, and in an appreciative and collaborative atmosphere, FAO and the Government of Japan reviewed the progress of their partnership and discussed common priorities and new humanitarian and development projects for the year ahead.
On 31 January, at FAO headquarters in Rome, the Third Annual Strategic Consultation between FAO and Japan, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), took place. The Japanese delegation was led by Mr Hiroki Takabayashi, Director of the Economic Security Division, MOFA, and Mr Yoshihiro Kuraya, Director for International Agricultural Organizations, MAFF. FAO was...![New USD 31 million contribution agreement between FAO and Sweden to transform lives for rural communities and boost sustainable development](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/medium_Sida contribution to FAO 2018.png)
19 Dec 2018
On 12 December 2018, Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), agreed to support FAO projects and programmes over the next four years with SEK 280 million (USD 31 million*). This contribution will bolster the FAO Medium Term Plan 2018-21 and related programme of work and budget, as well as specific programmes designed to enhance the livelihoods of rural women, youth and small-scale fishing communities, and promote the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
Sweden committed SEK 148 million to the revitalized phase of FAO’s Flexible Multi-partner Mechanism** (FMM), a pooled mechanism established...![FAO and Belgium discuss next steps in their long and fruitful partnership](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/medium_FAO+Belgium_bilateral consultations_Dec2018.jpg)
13 Dec 2018
Today, at FAO headquarters in Rome, representatives of FAO met with the Directorate General of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of the Kingdom of Belgium during the bi-annual, bilateral consultations. The partners took stock of results, challenges, and opportunities, and outlined common priorities for the next two years, building on best practices and good experiences ‘on the ground’. A particular focus was put on strengthening the collaboration with private partners and on innovation.
In a results-oriented and constructive meeting, FAO and Belgium covered a wide range of topics, such as:
development and humanitarian results achieved in the Belgian Cooperation’s focus countries;
multi-partner coordination...![FAO launches new results reports together with Belgium and Sweden](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/medium_FAO+Belgium+Sweden_160 Council side event_reports launch.jpg)
04 Dec 2018
Yesterday, at FAO headquarters in Rome, the Organization launched two new reports, showcasing impact created around the world thanks to FAO’s collaboration with two remarkable partners: Belgium and Sweden. The reports were introduced during a side event of the 160th session of the FAO Council, shedding light on the long-standing, wide-ranging and solid partnership between the Organization and the two countries.
The event, which featured interventions by the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, Sweden, Bolivia and Nigeria to FAO, also provided a platform to highlight the importance of multilateralism and flexible funding. “The interconnected nature of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes clear...![New value for money report presents select success stories and key partnerships for sustainable agricultural development](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/medium_2017-results-partnerships-impact-2018_interactive_v2.jpg)
25 Sep 2018
The 2017 Results, Partnerships - Impact 2018 Annual Report provides a snapshot of selected key successes achieved by FAO worldwide in 2017, demonstrating key partnerships and sustainable results on the ground obtained thanks to collaborations with FAO Members and other resource partners.
The success stories and other information contained in the report demonstrate that only by working together with partners, creatively and effectively, can FAO reach its goals, in particular the goal of Zero Hunger.
Clearly more work remains to be done to mobilize sufficient resources to meet funding gaps related to fighting hunger. Now is a transformative moment for FAO...![Fall Armyworm keeps spreading and becomes more destructive](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/medium_a295f238f6.jpg)
27 Jun 2018
Fall Armyworm keeps spreading to larger areas within countries in sub-Saharan Africa and becomes more destructive as it feeds on more crops and different parts of crops, increasingly growing an appetite for sorghum, in addition to maize. The pest could spread to Northern Africa, Southern Europe and the Near East, warned the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today. The agency called for a massive scaling up of the Fall Armyworm campaign to involve more than 500 000 farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. ![FAO helps countries lay the groundwork for climate-resilient initiatives](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/medium_GCF article Kyrgyzstan.jpg)
11 Jun 2018
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization is supporting ten projects in countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and South America to lay the groundwork for climate-resilient adaptation initiatives, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF)'s Readiness Programme.30 May 2018
The annual consultation meeting between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and FAO took place on Wednesday, 30 May, at FAO Headquarters in Rome. FAO recognized the valuable support provided by Sida and other Swedish partners to the FAO Programme of Work, particularly to the core funding, the unearmarked contributions to the FAO Multipartner Programme Support Mechanism (FMM), the provision of expertise through seconded officers and Swedish Associate Professional Officers, and the funding of humanitarian and other global,...