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21 April 2021
Governmental representatives, the UN family, producers organizations and civil society representatives, the business community, and representatives of international development partners met in Kampala to discuss key drivers and joint actions in support of food systems transformation in Uganda. Under the aegis of the One Planet Multi-Partner Trust Fund, national stakeholders convened...
Governmental representatives, the UN family, producers organizations and civil society representatives, the business community, and representatives of international development partners met in Kampala to discuss key drivers and joint actions in support of food systems transformation in Uganda. Under the aegis of the One Planet Multi-Partner Trust Fund, national stakeholders convened...
02 April 2021
Diaspora engagement for rural development took centre stage during the FAO-Workshop on diaspora in agribusiness. The Three-day workshop that took place in Mukono from 28th March to 2nd April 2021, brought together Governmental line ministries, private sector representatives, civil society and Ugandan diaspora agripreneurs to discuss how to strengthen the enabling...
Diaspora engagement for rural development took centre stage during the FAO-Workshop on diaspora in agribusiness. The Three-day workshop that took place in Mukono from 28th March to 2nd April 2021, brought together Governmental line ministries, private sector representatives, civil society and Ugandan diaspora agripreneurs to discuss how to strengthen the enabling...
31 March 2021
First ISAVET cohort graduates after successful completion of the four-month intensive training Following successful completion of 4-month training which included formal classes and field project work under mentorship, the first cohort of the In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET), has graduated. During the graduation ceremony, 19 out the 20 enrolled...
First ISAVET cohort graduates after successful completion of the four-month intensive training Following successful completion of 4-month training which included formal classes and field project work under mentorship, the first cohort of the In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET), has graduated. During the graduation ceremony, 19 out the 20 enrolled...
29 March 2021
FAO commits to support Uganda’s efforts to make the sector safer and attractive for young people More than 1400 youth have shown interest in the Youth Champions in Agriculture Initiative 2021 awards. Following the launching of the second round of the Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture Initiative (YIYA) in October...
FAO commits to support Uganda’s efforts to make the sector safer and attractive for young people More than 1400 youth have shown interest in the Youth Champions in Agriculture Initiative 2021 awards. Following the launching of the second round of the Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture Initiative (YIYA) in October...
27 March 2021
Like many parts of the world, Uganda is experiencing the effects of climate change, in form of long dry spells, short periods of rain, an increase in threats of destructive pests like Desert Locusts and unpredictable weather. To address the climate change adversities, Uganda is a signatory to various international...
Like many parts of the world, Uganda is experiencing the effects of climate change, in form of long dry spells, short periods of rain, an increase in threats of destructive pests like Desert Locusts and unpredictable weather. To address the climate change adversities, Uganda is a signatory to various international...
