News
20 January 2023
The Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of the Republic of Uganda and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have launched the third phase of the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation (SSC) project. It will benefit from funding worth USD 12.6 million aimed to support the...
The Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of the Republic of Uganda and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have launched the third phase of the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation (SSC) project. It will benefit from funding worth USD 12.6 million aimed to support the...
18 December 2022
Stakeholders in the agrifood systems space in Uganda are calling for the adoption of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) customised to Uganda, to provide evidence to guide consumer behaviour, facilitate consumer education and foster the development of sound policies for agrifood systems transformation in the country. Technical officials and sector specialists...
Stakeholders in the agrifood systems space in Uganda are calling for the adoption of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) customised to Uganda, to provide evidence to guide consumer behaviour, facilitate consumer education and foster the development of sound policies for agrifood systems transformation in the country. Technical officials and sector specialists...
16 December 2022
A new report outlines a five-year plan for managing forests in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, in Uganda. The report analyses the impact on forest resources in the area, and identifies strategies and interventions to relieve that pressure. The forest landscape management plan for the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district, Uganda, 2023-2028 was...
A new report outlines a five-year plan for managing forests in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, in Uganda. The report analyses the impact on forest resources in the area, and identifies strategies and interventions to relieve that pressure. The forest landscape management plan for the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district, Uganda, 2023-2028 was...
06 December 2022
Experts in food safety and quality assurance in Uganda have resolved to implement a nationwide campaign for food safety and quality assurance, to increase public awareness of the critical importance of ready access to safe and nutritious food for sustainable human development. Representatives from Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs),...
Experts in food safety and quality assurance in Uganda have resolved to implement a nationwide campaign for food safety and quality assurance, to increase public awareness of the critical importance of ready access to safe and nutritious food for sustainable human development. Representatives from Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs),...
03 December 2022
Members of Uganda’s National Food Systems Coordination Committee (NFSCC) have commenced implementation of Uganda’s pathway to building a nation where healthy and nutritious food is available and affordable for everyone, everywhere. The Committee, formed as a result of Uganda’s participation and commitment at the United Nations Food Systems (UNFSS) Summit...
Members of Uganda’s National Food Systems Coordination Committee (NFSCC) have commenced implementation of Uganda’s pathway to building a nation where healthy and nutritious food is available and affordable for everyone, everywhere. The Committee, formed as a result of Uganda’s participation and commitment at the United Nations Food Systems (UNFSS) Summit...
