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The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia 2019 consists of three main sections: 1) an in-depth situation analysis of Sustainable Development Goal 2 Target 2.1 (to end hunger and ensure access to food by all) and Target 2.2 (to end all forms of malnutrition), as well as the state of micronutrient deficiencies; 2) an analysis of the drivers and determinants of food security and nutrition; and 3) a special look at the structural transformations of agriculture, food systems and nutrition.   This edition introduces analysis on the prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity, based on [...]

Fall Armyworm (FAW) continues to spread into new territory, moving further east and north in Asia, as well as north from sub-Saharan Africa. As it spreads, more governments are faced with decisions about how to react quickly and sustainably to the arrival of this new crop pest. Fortunately, they can benefit from over two years’ worth of experience gleaned from across sub-Saharan Africa as well as decades of experience from the Americas. The lessons learned there by governments, resources partners and farmers can help guide decision-makers now being affected by FAW. This policy guide reviews the experiences and lessons learned [...]

The document presents a description of the structure of the rural environment, demography, the supply of goods and services, the main inequalities, levels of poverty, importance and role of family agriculture and other economic activities (diversification), the main features of rural society and the presence of the private sector. It will also discuss trends in migration and other social or economic processes relevant to the description of the rural situation. The text will also discuss the importance of rural development in achieving the SDGs by identifying the current situation and the extent of change required to meet the SDGs.  

This course illustrates how to identify capacity development needs on child labour for agricultural stakeholders. It provides guidance on how to design tailored capacity development activities on child labour in agriculture for a target group. It also explains how to communicate effectively in order to raise awareness on the issue of child labour in agriculture among various types of audiences.  

This course demonstrates how strong monitoring systems of agricultural programmes can incorporate child labour indicators, suggesting useful strategies. It also provides methodologies to consider when evaluating and reporting on evidence that suggests child labour may have been impacted by an agricultural initiative. The course consists of 2 lessons, ranging from approximately 40 to 45 minutes duration each: Lesson 1  Monitoring progress to address child labour in agriculture Lesson 2  Evidence of impact

This course illustrates how agricultural programmes can help to prevent and reduce child labour in agriculture. It provides guidance at each stage of the programme cycle when integrating child labour concerns in agricultural programmes. While the course is tailored to the information needs of these stakeholders, much of the content will also be highly relevant to others such as agricultural workers, employers and their organizations. The course consists of 2 lessons, ranging from approximately 45 to 60 minutes duration each: Lesson 1  Identify entry points in agricultural programmesLesson 2  Integrating child labour concerns in design and implementation

This course explains national and international legislation aimed at preventing and reducing child labour. It provides suggestions on how to assess whether a policy adequately addresses child labour in agriculture in your country. It also suggests opportunities within the development and implementation of a national rural development or agricultural policy where consideration of child labour concerns could make a difference. The course consists of 2 lessons, ranging from approximately 45 to 50 minutes duration each:     Lesson 1  Assessing policy against national child labour obligations Lesson 2  Identifying opportunities in agricultural policies

This course explains how to utilize, gather and analyse existing data on child labour in agriculture and identify information gaps. It also provides guidance on generating knowledge, providing an overview of data collection techniques, data processing instruments, and how data can be used more effectively to inform policies and programmes. The course consists of 2 lessons, ranging from approximately 35 to 55 minutes duration each:     Lesson 1  Available data and research Lesson 2  Generating knowledge through improved data collection

This course demonstrates how to carry out a stakeholder analysis to identify some of the relevant actors who can address child labour in farming, livestock, forestry and fisheries. It also provides suggestions on how to coordinate with these stakeholders in design, implementation and monitoring of initiatives that can contribute to the overall reduction of child labour in agriculture.  

This course gives an overview on the complexity of child labour in agriculture and aims to raise awareness on the importance and urgency of addressing the issue. It provides foundational knowledge to understand the topic and explores what is and what is not child labour, its causes and consequences, as well as the risks and the hazards children can face in agriculture. The course also offers preliminary suggestions on how agricultural stakeholders can address the issue in their work, encouraging learners to continue the course for more guidance.