FAO #ComDev shares rural knowledge and raises farmers’ voice through community media, active participation and stakeholder dialogue. #ICT4D #C4D #familyfarming
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FAO ComDev retweeted
When the @UN system comes together, we amplify our ability to make lasting change.
Explore @FAO's United for Impact interactive story to see how our partnerships are delivering on the ground.
🔗 fao.org/interactive/2026/un-…
#UnitedForImpact #UNDay
📢The new FAO Handbook on Gender Equality in Agrifood Systems for Parliamentarians is out!
Parliamentarians can turn commitments on gender equality into concrete change across agrifood systems. Read the handbook here: openknowledge.fao.org/handle…
#ParliamentsAgainstHunger #IYWF2026
FAO ComDev retweeted
From investment to market access, CFS policy recommendations help create enabling environments for family farmers
📣Join the discussion at #CFS54 on turning policy into impact for food security and nutrition
🗓️22 October
🕙10:00am CEST
🔗tinyurl.com/3xz938mz
#FamilyFarming
FAO ComDev retweeted
📢New video
👉Family Farming Registries: What They Are and Why They Matter
🌱Better policies start with knowing who they serve. See how registries help make family farmers visible
Full video here 🎥Youtu.be/qwtm81rdDe4
How can communication better serve rural communities? 💬
Collaborative pathways brings together evidence and experiences from Asia on rural communication services, participation, digital innovation and more. 🌏🌱
📖 doi.org/10.4060/ce1820en
#ComDev #FAO
FAO ComDev retweeted
Two years of @FAO’s Four Betters Courses Initiative show the power of education & partnerships. Bringing free, multilingual #ELearning to universities worldwide, including in Africa, we are investing in people & innovation to empower future agrifood systems leaders. #4Betters
The @FAO #4Betters Courses initiative partners with academia to enrich university curricula with free, certified, multilingual courses.
Explore over 1 000 courses offered by FAO #eLearning Academy to advance sustainable agrifood systems ➡️ elearning.fao.org
Start today!
FAO ComDev retweeted
What does it take to make public policies work better for women farmers in practice?
📢Join us on 15 Oct for a World Food Forum event exploring innovative policy solutions that turn commitments into action
➡️Register online🔗 tinyurl.com/448tjn59
#FamilyFarming #IYWF2026
FAO ComDev retweeted
Invest in youth. Invest in #DecentWork
FAO’s Agri-Accelerator helps young entrepreneurs build responsible agrifood businesses that benefit their communities.
Discover their stories 👇
openknowledge.fao.org/handle…
FAO ComDev retweeted
On International #CoffeeDay, @FAO celebrates smallholder coffee farmers in Rwanda, Kenya & worldwide. ☕
Coffee is more than a beverage: across Africa and the globe, it supports employment, rural livelihoods and economies.
Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4xUVsxS
FAO ComDev retweeted
🔴TOMORROW
💡Is it possible to produce while also conserving biodiversity in the #Amazon?
Join the launch of #ProduceAndConserve and discover evidence to advance sustainable economic development📈🌳
📲Register for the event: fao.org/americas/events/even…
FAO ComDev retweeted
When the @UN system comes together, we amplify our ability to make lasting change.
Explore @FAO's United for Impact interactive story to see how our partnerships are delivering on the ground.
🔗 fao.org/interactive/2026/un-…
#UnitedForImpact
FAO ComDev retweeted
Since 2019, progress under the UN Decade of #FamilyFarming includes:
🌱 385 policies, laws & regulations approved
🤝 90+ coordination mechanisms established or reinforced
👩🌾 1,853 family farmers' organizations & federations involved
Explore 👉 bit.ly/4wAj9vW
#UNDFF
FAO ComDev retweeted
📚 Out now!
A new FAO publication celebrating the inspiring stories of cooperative leaders driving innovation, resilience and inclusive rural development across the region.
🔗 Read it here: openknowledge.fao.org/handle…
FAO ComDev retweeted
📢Investing in rural women transforms entire communities🌏
Inclusive finance is giving women farmers and family agriculture the tools, capital, and financial independence needed to thrive.
Learn more➡️bit.ly/4hggtyl
FAO ComDev retweeted
2026 is the International #YearofTheWomanFarmer!
@FAO Director Lauren Phillips explains the importance of #IYWF2026, & why it is so crucial to attract young women into the agriculture sector.
Listen to the interview and explore the website to learn more
fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en
FAO ComDev retweeted
👩🌾 What makes a farm a family farm and why does it matter?
⏲️ In 30 mins, explore the essentials with @FAO's new free course, Understanding Family Farming
➡️tinyurl.com/572y4h47
📜Certificate available
@FAOcomdev @FAOKnowledge @FAO4Members
👩🌾 What makes a farm a family farm and why does it matter?
⏱️ In 30 mins, explore the essentials with @FAO's free course, Understanding Family Farming.
👉 elearning.fao.org/course/vie…
🎓 Certificate available
#FamilyFarming
FAO ComDev retweeted
🌿Stronger agrifood systems depend on women’s full participation
🌍Yet women farmers are too often not heard or supported 🌾
Discover a new FAO toolkit to help close this gap: bit.ly/4e0B4Vu8 💡
FAO ComDev retweeted
On #WorldParliamentDay, @RolandoGlezP, President of @Parlatino_org, highlights how collaboration with @FAO advances legislative action on the right to food, climate change and sustainable agrifood systems.
#ParliamentsAgainstHunger #ParlamentosContraElHambre
FAO ComDev retweeted
Why do parliamentarians matter for #FoodSecurity?
Ahead of the 3rd Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger & Malnutrition in November, @FAO’s Lauren Phillips highlights how laws, policy & budgets turn global pledges into action.
#WorldParliamentDay #ParliamentsAgainstHunger