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COVID-19 POLICY BRIEFS AND RESOURCES

IMPACT DE LA CRISE COVID-19 SUR LES SECTEURS DE LA PÊCHE ET DE L’AQUACULTURE

FAO COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PROGRAMME

FAO Food Price IndexThe index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities. The average of 116.0 points in February was 2.4 percent higher than the previous month and up 26.5 percent from a year ago.Press release

FAO Cereal Supply and Demand BriefThe latest forecast for world cereal production in 2020 has been lifted by 17 million tonnes from the previous report in February to 2 761 million tonnes, now pointing to a 1.9 percent increase year-on-year.

Addressing gendered impacts of COVID-19: Experiences from Pakistan – Webinar, 19 October 2020: Summary points, questions and answers(8 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3391en

Algérie(Tunis, 12 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3001fr

Abordar los impactos de la COVID-19 y salvaguardar los medios de vida en contextos de crisis alimentaria(4 pp. Also available in English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0285es

Inclusión económica y protección social para aliviar la pobreza – Respuestas en favor de las personas pobres para una recuperación económica inclusiva tras la pandemia(4 pp. Also available in English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0282es

Datos para la toma de decisiones: Garantizar la calidad de los datos y el análisis para brindar un apoyo de políticas eficaz a los sistemas alimentarios y el Hambre Cero(4 pp. Also available in English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0279es

Normes commerciales et de sécurité sanitaire des aliments – Facilitation et accélération du commerce de produits agricoles et alimentaires durant la pandémie de COVID-19 et au-delà(4 pp. Also available in English)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0299fr

Food systems transformation – Building to transform during response and recovery(4 pp., Russian. Also available in English)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0281ru

Prevenir la próxima pandemia zoonótica: Reforzar y ampliar el enfoque Una Salud para evitar pandemias de origen animal(4 pp. Also available in English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0301es

Fomento de la resiliencia de los pequeños agricultores para la recuperación – Proteger a los más vulnerables, promover la recuperación económica y mejorar las capacidades de gestión de riesgos(4 pp. Also available in English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0286es

Maroc(Tunis, 8 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb2997fr

Exposición de seres humanos o animales al SRAS-COV-2 procedente de animales de producción, silvestres, acuáticos y de compañía: Evaluación cualitativa de la exposición – Resumen(12 pp. Also available in Arabic, English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1739es

Les pays du Maghreb(Tunis, 8 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb2991fr

Mauritanie(Tunis, 8 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb2998fr

Tunisie(Tunis, 16 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3174fr

The OCC Publications branch teamed up with Wikipedia UK to organize an Editathon to bridge the gender gap in food and agriculture on Wikipedia, taking place on with International Women’s Day (8 March) from 15:00-17:00 Rome time. More information is available here.

The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2020 – Agricultural markets and sustainable development: Global value chains, smallholder farmers and digital innovationsThis year’s report came at a crucial juncture for the global economy and food systems, exploring the role of markets in sustainable development as we face major disruptions to the global food system from COVID-19, climate change and more.An interactive story is now available.

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NEWSLETTER

BROCHURES

FAO library for youMarch 2021

GIEWS Update: the Republic of Mozambique, 22 February 2021 – Erratic weather conditions and conflict curb 2021 production prospects in northern provinces, likely increasing the levels of food insecurity(4 pp.)

Anticipatory action to mitigate impacts of the desert locust invasion on food security and livelihoods in the front-line countries of West Africa and the Sahel – Project profile: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, the Niger and Senegal(4 pp.)

Capacity building toward sustainable intensification of oilseed crops in the Islamic Republic of Iran – To enhance national food security through vulnerability reduction concerning vegetable oil(4 pp.)

Improved Water Resources Monitoring System/Integrated Water Resources Management at regional level in Lebanon – Watershed Prototype Monitoring System(12 pp.)

SEPAL, a big-data platform for forest and land monitoring – Powering innovation and application in the use of satellite imagery for natural resource management(2 pp.)

Backyard broiler/meat bird management – Tips on how to raise backyard meat birds(Apia, 4 pp.)

Desert locust upsurge – Progress report on the response in Southwest Asia, May–December 2020(16 pp.)

Inclusión de la gastronomía en el programa de alimentación escolar – El cambio necesario para garantizar el derecho de la niñez a una alimentación saludable, sabrosa y sin desperdicios. Nota de orientación del proyecto piloto en San Marcos, Guatemala(Santiago, 16 pp.)

Pesticides use. Global, regional and country trends 1990–2018(8 pp.) FAOSTAT analytical briefs

Cadre de programmation par pays pour la République de Djibouti 2019–2023(Djibouti, 28 pp.)

E-coaching on social protection: Towards responsive systems – Cohort III(4 pp.) ITC-ILO

Manual y conjunto de herramientas de comunicación – Año Internacional de las Frutas y Verduras (2021)(28 pp. Also available in English and French)

Promotion of safety and improvement of decent work in the Surinamese fisheries sector through application of international standards(24 pp., Dutch; Flemish)

PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN E-BOOK FORMAT

Digital finance and inclusion in the time of COVID-19 – Lessons, experiences and proposalsMOBI | E-PUB

Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS)March – Issue No.63

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DJIBOUTI – PROFIL DE PROJET

SOLUTION FOR OPEN LAND ADMINISTRATION (SOLA)

GLOSOLAN – RED GLOBAL DE LABORATORIO DE SUELO

Développement de l`élevage laitier et de la filière lait caprine à Djibouti(Djibouti, 2 pp.)

Projet de sécurisation des systèmes pastoraux à Djibouti(Djibouti, 2 pp.)

Procedimiento operativo estándar para el análisis de carbono orgánico del suelo Walkley-Black Métodos de titulación y colorimétrico(20 pp.)

Standard operating procedure for soil available phosphorus – Bray I and Bray II method(16 pp.)

Community Server – Quick reference guide(4 pp.)

Open Tenure – Quick reference guide(8 pp.)

Community server installation – Quick reference guide(4 pp.)

Suite of Applications: Open Tenure – Checklist for country/community readiness assessment(8 pp.)

Suite of Applications: registry, state land, systematic registration – Checklist for country readiness assessment(4 pp.)

BOOKS

AGRICULTURE

Agricultural value chain study in Iraq – Dates, grapes, tomatoes and wheatThis study was conducted to address challenges in Iraq’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ outcomes. It finds that although the government is investing efforts in wheat and date value chains, grape and tomato value chains are hampered by poor infrastructure.(Baghdad, 84 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb2132en

Assessment of engineering solutions for solid waste removal from irrigation canals in North LebanonFollowing a multi-criteria assessment, this report analyses engineering solutions for municipal solid waste removal, focusing on the Akkar region’s irrigation scheme. It emphasizes capacity-building of local authorities when implementing technology interventions.(Beirut, 88 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3181en

Analyse des pertes alimentaires: causes et solutions – Étude de cas de la chaîne de valeur du lait en TunisieThis report assesses losses in the Tunisian milk supply chain and suggests measures to reduce those losses, such as optimizing dairy herds’ production efficiency by controlling the feed system and ensuring milk production standards.(96 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca7334fr

Facilitando sistemas alimentarios sostenibles – Manual para innovadoresThis handbook is designed for innovators who seek to transform local food systems. Drawing upon a wealth of experiences from over 20 countries, the book covers three topics: engaging consumers, producing sustainably and getting products to market.(264 pp. Also available in English and French) FAO & INRAEDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9917es

ACCELERATED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN AGRICULTURE CURRICULUM OF MODULE

Apple harvest and post-harvest practices(12 pp.)

Fruit trees table grape production(12 pp.)

Basics of agriculture: plant production(12 pp.)

Leafy green vegetable production: lettuce(Beirut, 12 pp.)

Support for the management of an effective national coordinative mechanism regarding the Green Climate Fund – Project factsheet(2 pp., Macedonian)

Support to the development of national strategies for post-harvest loss reduction – United Nations Rome-based Agencies support to the development of the Republic of Uganda’s national strategy on post-harvest loss reduction in grain supply chains. Technical brief(16 pp.) FAO, IFAD & WFP

The Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of climate Resilience of farmers and Pastoralists (SHARP) tool and the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)(4 pp.)

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CLIMATE CHANGE

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

EVALUATIONS

Guidebook for direct access entities engaging in the Green Climate Fund accreditation process – Strengthening country capacities for climate change adaptation and mitigation and finalization of Country Work Programme for the Republic of North MacedoniaThis book describes the main guidelines that potential entities should consider before engaging in the Green Climate Fund accreditation process. It explains the steps of the process, each section of the accreditation form and relevant policies.(Budapest, 76 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3306en

Country Programming Framework for Nigeria 2018–2022This document sets out five priority areas to guide FAO’s support of Nigeria: food security and nutrition, policy and regulatory frameworks, employment for youth and women, natural resources management, and disaster risk reduction.(Abuja, 28 pp.)

Evaluation of FAO’s country programme in Sierra Leone 2012–2019This evaluation indicates that FAO’s activities and interventions are not aggregated in a programmatic and coherent portfolio. It suggests FAO redesign its strategic footprint in the country by adopting a programmatic, multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral adaptive approach.(96 pp.) Country programme evaluation series

Farm data management, sharing and services for agriculture developmentThis book provides guidance for professionals who manage farm data so that they can support farmers in gaining better access to markets, finance and inputs. Improved farm data management will also increase productivity, farmers’ livelihoods and resilience.(164 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb2840en

Handbook on climate information for farming communities – What farmers need and what is availableThis handbook identifies the important climate information that farming communities need, such as seasonal climate forecasting. It introduces various weather and agroclimatic products, including FAO’s GIEWS system and USDA’s Crop Explorer knowledge portal.(184 pp., Portuguese. Also available in English)

FAO Strategy for private sector engagement, 2021–2025This strategy concerns national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It presents principles for engagement and new ways to measure partnerships’ results.(28 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3352en

Technical guidelines on rapid risk assessment for animal health threatsThis publication provides guidance on conducting a rapid risk assessment for animal diseases. It consists of eight steps, including identifying a hazard profile, formulating risk questions, collecting data and performing the assessment.(64 pp.) FAO animal production and health guidelinesDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3187en

ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH

A wake-up call for impact: Animal health and production strategy for FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia 2020–2025The strategy consists of three pillars: animal health, animal production and antimicrobial resistance. Approaches to improve the development of the livestock sector include preventing disease outbreak, reducing feed waste and monitoring antimicrobial use.(48 pp., Russian. Also available in English)

One health for a better future – Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) Indonesia. Annual report 2019This report presents the activities of FAO and the government of Indonesia in dealing with the threat of an emerging pandemic, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), emerging infectious diseases and zoonoses.(Jakarta, 40 pp.)

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FOOD CONTROL SYSTEM ASSESSMENT TOOL – FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY SERIES, FAO & WHO

This collection of publications assists Members by providing updates on new scientific developments and innovations, as well as tools and data to assess the effectiveness of national food control systems through risk analysis principles.

Introduction and glossary(48 pp., Russian. Also available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5334ru

Dimension B – Control functions(104 pp., Russian. Also available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5346ru

Dimension C – Interactions with stakeholders(56 pp., Russian. Also available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5348ru

Dimension D – Science/knowledge base and continuous improvement(64 pp., Russian. Also available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5404ru

Dimension A – Inputs and resources(116 pp., Russian. Also available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5336ru

Report of the Regional Workshop for Asia and the Pacific Region on the Development of a Registry of Farmed Types of Aquatic Genetic Resources (Incorporating a review of strategic priorities for a Global Plan of Action), Virtual Workshop, 8−12 June 2020The workshop identified the registry’s key stakeholders and beneficiaries as researchers, government resource managers and aquaculture producers. It outlined the challenges of its development, such as the difficulty of collecting information.(36 pp.) FAO fisheries and aquaculture reportDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3412en

FOOD SAFETY

Codex 2020 –¿Cuál es el futuro de las normas? – El sector privado pone la mirada en el escenario pos-COVID-19This year’s edition showcases achievements of the Codex committees and records the steps the Codex Alimentarius has taken in response to the COVID-19 crisis, such as supporting Member States to update the WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety.(64 pp. Also available in English) FAO & WHODOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1502es

FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE

Electronic monitoring in tuna fisheries – Strengthening monitoring and compliance in the context of two developing statesThis publication presents two pilot trials on electronic monitoring at the national level: one in Ghana, which covers domestic tuna purse seine fleet fishing, and one in Fiji, which covers domestic longline fisheries.(84 pp.) FAO fisheries and aquaculture technical papers

Good practices guidelines for data collection systems to support sustainable inland and recreational fisheries in the Western Balkans regionThis publication overviews the practices of inland fisheries data collection in the Western Balkans region and offers recommendations on improving data collection, such as self-reporting through websites and apps and recording both harvested and returned fish.(Budapest, 60 pp.) FAO fisheries and aquaculture circularDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3261en

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RECENT RELEASES FROM OTHER UN AGENCIES AND IGOS

Women, business and the law 2021This publication measures the laws and regulations that affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. This year the study includes findings on government responses to the COVID-19 crisis and research related to childcare and women’s access to justice.(Washington, DC, 136 pp.)

WORLD BANK

GENDER NUTRITION

Governing land for women and men – A technical guide to support the achievement of responsible gender-equitable governance of land tenureThis guide focuses on gender-equitable governance of land tenure. It comprises five modules covering themes of policymaking, legal support, participation in the institutions, technical issues of land administration and communication strategies.(152 pp., Burmese. Also available in Albanian, Arabic, English, French and Spanish) Governance of tenure technical guides

Versión resumida: Panorama de la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en América Latina y El Caribe 2020 – Seguridad alimentaria y nutricional para los territorios más rezagadosOne in five territories in Latin America and the Caribbean is lagging in terms of nutrition. This summary of the Regional Overview analyses the main public policies adopted to ensure food security and nutrition, such as shortening commercialization circuits.(44 pp. Also available in English and Portuguese) FAO, PAHO, WFP, UNICEF & IFAD

FORESTRY

Collective tenure rights for REDD+ implementation and sustainable developmentThis paper uses three country cases to highlight the importance of securing collective tenure rights in meeting REDD+ goals. Nepal’s case demonstrates a community forestry model, Peru’s focuses on indigenous peoples’ territories and Tanzania’s features participatory forest management on customary lands.(60 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3521en

Society, economy and forests: The unfolding forest transition in China and the lessons for the futureThis paper assesses the changes witnessed in China’s forest sector during the last three decades and the factors influencing forest transition. A wide array of interventions have been implemented, including banning logging in natural forests and large-scale afforestation and reforestation.(Bangkok, 44 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3232en

Juegos para la educación ambiental en el tiempo libreThis practical guide outlines open-air activities and games for environmental education developed by the project Integrated National Monitoring and Assessment System on Forest Ecosystems (SIMEF) in Chile.(40 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb2902es