Tag: Food Security
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Somalia: 25MLN USD Secured to Deal with Food Security, FAO
FAO Country Representative Etienne Peterschmitt welcomed the new funding and highlighted its significance in contributing to enhanced food security and resilience for communities along the Shabelle River.
June 24, 2024
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AU: Guidelines to Boost Food Safety in Informal Markets Developed
According to the AU, food safety in Africa’s informal markets has been historically neglected or mismanaged, with some 90 million people in the continent affected by foodborne illnesses annually, leading to an estimated 16 billion U.S. dollars in productivity losses.
June 13, 2024
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Somalia: UN Project to Improve Food Security, Climate Resilience
According to FAO, increased local food production is expected to generate more than 50 million U.S. dollars per season in production value and income, and lead to savings of up to 36 million dollars per year in humanitarian assistance costs as the food security situation improves.
June 7, 2024
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Somalia: 31 Mln USD Deal to Boost Food Security
On Tuesday, Somalia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a 31.22-million-U.S.-dollar agreement to strengthen food security and build residences in rural areas. Related: Somalia: 1.4 Mln Doses of Cholera Vaccine Received, Cases Surge The Rural Livelihood Resilience Program will improve the lives of rural smallholders by raising their productivity, incomes, and nutrition […]