The FAO Eastern Africa orientation on #Programmecommunication focused on the critical role of communication in the project cycle, effective key message development, and targeted outreach.

The training was organized in collaboration with BBC Media Action.

Farayi Zimudzi
FAO in Africa

💡With sufficient education, women and girls can access and effectively use digital technologies.

✅Read how FAO in Rwanda is supporting the enhancement of digital literacy and fostering agri-partnerships among youth and women in Rwanda.

👉🏿 fao.org/rwanda/news/de…

#GirlsInICT

📢Today is Stop Food Waste Day! Let's raise awareness about reducing food waste and finding creative ways to minimize our food footprint.

✅Together, we can make a difference.

Read more👉🏿fao.org/platform-food-…

#StopFoodWasteDay
#FoodWaste
#StopWaste

Partners from EU Delegation to Rwanda, International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFC, African Development Bank Group highlighted existing investments matching #Rwanda specific needs for short & long-term economic returns & social benefits. They welcomed the territorial focus and bankable projects aiming at improve farmers' incomes. #HiHRwanda

Today, Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda Hon. Minister of State Eric Rwigamba chaired the Food and Agriculture Organization's #HandinHand forum with investment opportunities for private sector in tea, smallstock and potato in 5 districts. A matchmaking exercise with investors, multilateral development banks and districts actors.

Congratulations to an incredible woman Maria Helena Semedo with vision and leadership. We are beyond proud of your amazing career first as a minister for more than a decade in #CaboVerde and the excellence you brought to Food and Agriculture Organization from Rep till Food and Agriculture OrganizationAfrica regional representative and

📢Exciting news!

Take a look at our Annual Results Report for 2023. It highlights #Rwanda 's journey towards sustainable development in partnership with the United Nations, Government of Rwanda and our Partners. Dive into the inspiring stories of resilience and progress.

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The Food systems transformation review meeting at the pre #ARFSD10 kicked off at the #UNECA , #Ethiopia .

Food and Agriculture Organization's Chimimba David Phiri & ECA DES Antonio Pedro highlighted the role of #Science , Technology & #Innovation to speed up Africa's Food systems transformation.

🍲Food

🍃Clean air

🌳Biodiversity

Our planet provides us with so much...

🌎It is our only home. Let's act now to protect it!

#EarthDay #GenerationRestoration #ActNow

At #ARC33 , we're highlighting country experiences in implementing the #4Betters .

In Rwanda, with the European Union, farmers are adopting innovations for better production.

Check it out:

Cold chain solutions are vital to prevent food losses in Africa.

At #ARC33 , private sector representative MADI SAKANDE, President of the Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, explains why.

U-3ARC

At #ARC33 , the #4Betters are shaping important conversations on agrifood systems transformation in Africa.

This morning, delegates are sharing their experiences on the #4Betters .

Learn more

Have you read the latest Food and Agriculture Organization The State of Food and Agriculture 2023 : Revealing the true cost of food to transform agrifood systems?

Listen to this short overview 📽️ interview with FAO's Teresa McMenomy & download the #SOFA2023 report today👇

📕doi.org/10.4060/cc7724…

Gov'ts are in the driving seat, investing efforts to coordinate & deliver nat'l commitments including:

🌿NDCs
🌳Nat'l Adaptation Plans
🍃Nat'l Food System Pathways
🌳 Nat'l action plans

Integrated, cross-sectoral approaches are needed

Maria Helena Semedo today at #ARC33

Animals vaccination:

🦠prevents disease outbreaks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦protects human health
🧬preserves genetic diversity
💰supports livelihoods
🌐facilitates trade

Investing in vaccination programs is key to strengthening global health security and agrifood systems.

#WorldAnimalVaccinationDay

Day 3 of #ARC33 is about to start!

Join us online to watch the proceedings: fao.org/events/detail/…

Find the timetable and supporting documents on our event page: fao.org/events/detail/…

At #ARC33 , the session on African Small Island Developing States is starting now.

Watch the live stream: fao.org/webcast/home/e…

📍Live stream #ARC33

Day 2 Afternoon session

👉🏿 Focusing on the FAO's Strategic Framework for 2022-2031 to drive agricultural sustainability and food security.

Live session here 👉🏿 bit.ly/4aHEBDT