Trade and innovation
The SIANI expert group, Drylands Agroforestry in East Africa, offers solutions that can improve food security in a region hard hit by climate change.
The SIANI expert group Insect-based proteins works with smallholders in Madagascar who farm insects that can be used for livestock fodder.
Achieving food and nutrition security in fragile contexts requires transitioning from short-term humanitarian aid to long-term resilience-building strategies.
A review of the FAO’s 2024 Statistical Yearbook addressing the economic, social, and environmental aspects of key global agrifood system trends.
The SOFA report reaffirms earlier estimates of the hidden costs linked to agrifood systems and offers a comprehensive analysis of the costs related to unhealthy diets and non-communicable diseases across 156 countries.
The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa 2024 focuses on food security and sustainable agriculture in the region.
Presented by Elisabet Montgomery, Senior Policy Specialist for Employment and Market Development at the Swedish Agency for Development Cooperation Agency, Sida.
Unfortunately, hidden costs are rarely reflected in market prices or traditional economic analysis. Ignoring them can have dire consequences, including contributing to climate change, loss of biodiversity, and increased poverty and inequality.
The event discussed the importance of data analysis and multi-stakeholder processes in making policy and investment decisions.
The half-day workshop on 12 October resulted in several innovative ideas for transformative action – here are some highlights.
The IFAD president and Swedish stakeholders engaged in a dialogue to discuss and outline effective strategies for scaling up investments to transform rural food systems.
The Biochar Summit was the opportunity to interact with pyrolysis units used for biochar production during the study visits.