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Vital investment to protect farming communities along the Jamuna River
21/06/2024
The Jamuna River in Bangladesh is one of the largest and most dynamic rivers in the world, providing a lifeline to millions of people. Yet, flooding...
Finding new inspiration for the Modernization of Urban Agrilogistics in Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia
17/07/2024
A Moroccan delegation visited wholesale food markets in Bologna and Rome during a study tour in May 2024. The tour was part of a four-country initiative...
Investment Toolkits
New toolkit shows how to empower smallholders through transparent microfinance practices
16/07/2024
Interest rates have been a contentious issue in microfinance for many years. While higher interest rates for microloans are often justified by the underlying...
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Understanding microfinance interest rates in agrifood
07/2024
Interest rates have been a contentious issue in microfinance for many years. While higher interest rates for microloans are often justified by the underlying costs of making small loans in rural areas, this is not always the case.
Bioinputs: Investment opportunities in Latin America
05/2024
Bioinputs are a vital element in the agroecological transitions and represent the entry point of production systems into highly demanding markets. They also provide a sustainable path towards increased yields and reduced costs in agricultural activity. However, there are still several risks and limitations to the region’s development and use of bioinputs.
Can smallholder farmers in Honduras and Guatemala export deforestation-free coffee to the European Union?
05/2024
The new EU Regulation for Deforestation-Free Imports (EUDR) stipulates that by 2025, certain commodities may only be imported to the European Union if it can be proven that they have been produced on land that has not been subjected to deforestation or forest degradation. One of these commodities – coffee – is a source of income for farmers in Guatemala and Honduras, representing 14 percent and 52 percent of these countries’ agrifood exports respectively.
Comparative study on the distribution of value in European chocolate chains - Executive summary
05/2024
The low level of income of most small cocoa farmers, especially in Western Africa, has been a growing issue in the cocoa sector for the past three decades, furthermore, ensuring a living income for small cocoa farmers has become a pressing issue across producing countries.
Priority areas for irrigation investments in Belize
03/2024
The main focus of this report is on climate-resilient irrigation and drainage (I&D) investments, with the aim to improve agricultural production and productivity in Belize. To achieve this task, FAO has developed an innovative methodology based on the preparation of a multi-criteria framework.
Social analysis for inclusive agrifood investments - Field guide guide
12/2023
More than a decade has passed since the publication of the series entitled Social Analysis of Agriculture and Rural Investment Projects, which comprises three complementary manuals – the Manager’s, Practitioner’s and Field guides.
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Social analysis for inclusive agrifood investments - Practitioner's guide
12/2023
More than a decade has passed since the publication of the series entitled Social Analysis of Agriculture and Rural Investment Projects, which comprises three complementary manuals – the Manager’s, Practitioner’s and Field guides.
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Annual Reviews
FAO Investment Centre - Annual Review 2022
05/2023
In 2022, the Centre helped design 45 IFI-approved public investment projects in 34 countries for a total of USD 8.8 billion in new investment – up 22...
Annual Reviews
FAO Investment Centre - 2022 at a glance
05/2023
FAO is committed to helping countries achieve a healthier, more sustainable future. That means finding the right combination of policies, innovations...