Events

  • IFPRI: Ending Hunger and Malnutrition: Keeping our eyes on the road

    This IFPRI Seminar, held during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings and co-organized with the World Bank, will address the ongoing global food crisis, with a focus on overcoming obstacles like conflicts, funding cuts, and inefficiencies in financing systems. Experts will explore solutions to enhance food security, strengthen value chains, and align public and private resources to tackle hunger and malnutrition.

    Your Content Goes Here

  • Global Report on Food Crisis 2024 Launch

    24 April 2024, 14:00-15:30 CEST | Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy | Hybrid. The Global Network Against Food Crises is hosting a high-level launch ceremony for their critical report, the Global Report on Food Crises 2024. This annual publication, compiled by the Food Security Information Network, unveils the latest statistics on acute hunger and malnutrition plaguing people in crisis-prone regions.

    Your Content Goes Here

  • G20 Brazil 2024 Summit

    18-19 November 2024 | Rio de Janeiro | In-person. The G20 Summit marks the culmination of efforts undertaken by the country holding the group's rotating presidency. It's a moment for world leaders to endorse agreements negotiated throughout the year and chart a course for tackling global challenges. Leaders from all 19 member countries, along with the African Union and the European Union, are expected to attend.

    Your Content Goes Here

  • Peer-to-Peer Learning Forum in ACP Countries

    Climate change and other forms of environmental degradation have negative impacts not only on ecosystems, but also on jobs and economies. In developing countries, vulnerable groups are likely to suffer the most from the changing weather patterns as they are more exposed to climate-related impacts and have less access to social and financial support, including social protection.

    Your Content Goes Here

  • Building Resilience and Employment Opportunities for Youth Within Rural Economies in the Sahel

    In the framework of the FAO’s project "BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE SAHEL REGION THROUGH JOB CREATION FOR YOUTH", funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) of the Federal Republic of Germany, FAO and ODI have organized an event to showcase findings from a forthcoming report.

    Your Content Goes Here

  • Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Agri-food System Transformation in Africa

    The seminar brings together policy makers, youth representatives, business managers and development practitioners to discuss main challenges and solutions for youth employment in agri-food systems – from strengthening existing and developing new value chains, the business enabling environment, the development of business and job opportunities, to the role of young people in sustainable food systems transformation.

    Your Content Goes Here

  • The Food System Midstream

    The first in a series of debates on IFAD’s Rural Development Report to discuss the untapped potential of the food system midstreams - the activities after the farm gate, such as trading, storing, processing, and distributing to consumers. Innovation, finance, investments and entrepreneurship at this stage are key to expanding opportunities for small-scale producers.

    Your Content Goes Here