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Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Effort to Enhance Agricultural Sector in Gash Barka Region

Approximately 8,700 cubic meters of dry organic fertilizer and 50,000 liters of liquid fertilizer were distributed, and about 1.1 million quintals of vegetables and fruits have been supplied to markets

At a meeting conducted on 21 December in Barentu, it was reported that encouraging efforts have been exerted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, local administrations, agricultural experts, and farmers to enhance the agricultural sector in the Gash Barka Region. Mr. Abubeker Osman, Director General of Agriculture and Land…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Global Environment Facility approves $68 million for agrifood systems solutions

With FAO’s support, 22 countries access financing to address biodiversity loss, land degradation, climate change, and pollution

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has helped 22 countries unlock $68 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address biodiversity loss, groundwater management, climate change, land degradation, and pollution. The projects were approved by the GEF Secretariat and Councils for the GEF Trust Fund, the Least Developed Countries…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Senegal: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TIKA) Greenhouse Project Facilitates Inmates’ Reintegration into Society

Supervised by the Dakar Regional Prison authority, the initiative provides inmates with a chance to develop professional skills and embark on a path toward a fresh start

In collaboration with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Senegalese Ministry of Justice, two modern greenhouses have been established on the grounds of Sebikotane Prison to support training and rehabilitation efforts. These facilities enable inmates to acquire greenhouse cultivation skills while serving their sentences. The project, implemented in…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) and the Republic of Madagascar sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen food security and transform agricultural systems

The collaboration under the memorandum of understanding, effective from December 2024, will continue for a period of four years and is based national priorities and the sustainable development goals

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to promoting food and nutrition security, strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups, and transforming the country's food systems by signing a memorandum of understanding in Madagascar. This strategic cooperation is based on four…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

Minister Lamola welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties and facilitating trade with South Africa

Botswana is a significant trade partner for South Africa, accounting for approximately 15% of our country’s total vegetable exports as of 2021

On 18 December 2024, Minister Ronald Lamola received correspondence from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration’s decision to gradually lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa. This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

A lifeline amidst drought: How the Zambia Red Cross is bringing hope to families on the forefront of the climate crisis

Over 5,200 households have benefited, with access to essential farming supplies—maize, okra seeds, and fertilizers—that offer them a way to revive their livelihoods

In Zambia, where the agricultural landscape once flourished, fields are now desolate. Crops wither under relentless drought brought on by El Niño, leaving 84 districts in crisis. The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS), in partnership with the IFRC, is providing a vital lifeline, delivering not just aid, but hope. Some…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: Tonj North prison farm transforms lives of inmates and community members alike

What started off as a response to a chronic lack of nutrition has by now turned into a venture that is not only self-sustaining but also benefitting the entire community

A groundbreaking agricultural project In Tonj North is rewriting the narrative on food security and rehabilitation among inmates at the local prison. What started off as a response to a chronic lack of nutrition has by now turned into a venture that is not only self-sustaining but also benefitting the…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

The Pan African Farmers' Organization (PAFO) and African Development Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Small-Scale Farmers

The meeting culminated in plans to jointly host a High-Level Conference on Financing Small-Scale Farmers in the second quarter of 2025

The Pan African Farmers' Organization (PAFO) and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) are strengthening their collaboration to enhance support for small-scale farmers across Africa. A PAFO delegation led by its President, Ibrahima Coulibaly, visited the Bank’s headquarters on December 13, 2024, to advance the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • The African Development Bank's financial support for Zambia aims to increase private sector participation in the economy, with a particular emphasis on agro-industrial development and climate-smart investments
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Zambia: African Development Bank grants loan of $108 million to strengthen economic governance

The funds allow the implementation of the Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Resilience Support Programme which is a key pillar in efforts to build a resilient and diversified Zambian economy

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $108 million to Zambia for an initiative aimed at strengthening the country's economic governance and implement reforms in key public sectors. The funds allow the implementation of the Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Resilience Support Programme…

BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre
Source: BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre |

BRICS antitrust authorities turned against Covantis

BRICS Competitive Agencies are set to develop a new approach on food markets regulation; One of the largest global blockchain platforms on commodities, Covantis, may be the first to fall under restrictions

At the 3rd BRICS + (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Arab Emirates, Ethiopia + partners) Digital Competition Forum, the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org) presented a new methodological approach to analyzing and regulating food markets that takes into account their accelerating digitalization. Specific tools that…