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FAO calls for renewed digital push in Small Island Developing States battered by COVID-19
30/08/2021
High-Level Forum saw the launch of the SIDS Solutions Platform to foster innovation and digitalization
Replicating technology as the groundwork for developing Jamaica’s Turmeric Industry
26/08/2021
Known for growing one of the most pungent and potent ginger varieties in the world, Jamaica is seeking to develop the sister root, turmeric based on the success with technologies used for re-developing Jamaica’s ginger industry.
Harnessing new technologies to rebuild an industry
26/08/2021
Learn about the story of Jamaican ginger.
Pacific leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) consider solutions for major push to achieve SDGs as COVID-19 batters economies
23/08/2021
Rapid uptake of digitalization and innovation seen as key to sustainability
Pacific Small Island Developing States turn to digital technology for better health
19/08/2021
Residents in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are turning to innovation and digitalization to tackle the growing problem of long-term poor dietary habits.
Solomon Islands training addresses gender challenges women face in the agriculture and rural sector
03/08/2021
Focused on gender equality, analysis and mainstreaming, the training provided an opportunity for 12 females and 18 males Solomon Islands Government staff to learn how to apply a gender perspective when working on policy, planning, programming and budgeting processes within their sectors.
Something to crow about in the Comoros
26/09/2019
Catalysing change across small island developing states
Small island developing states need to take ownership of measures to combat obesity and hunger
15/07/2019
Tackling climate change a primary goal to bring sustainable development to small island nations
How much do you know about small island nations?
15/07/2019
5 facts on food security and nutrition in Small Island Developing States
School Nutrition Education Programmes in the Pacific Islands
30/10/2018
Many challenges including urbanisation, globalisation and climate change have resulted in significant changes to the food environment, and consequently the health of Pacific Island populations.