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PAFO Women's Colleges: Empower, strengthen rural women, influence
Gender and youth

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, it is essential to reflect on the progress made in gender equality, particularly in critical sectors for global sustainability, such as agriculture. The commitment of PAFO to gender inclusivity in agriculture is a commendable step towards a more equitable and resilient future. By establishing the Continental Women’s College within PAFO, the pan-African organization aims to amplify the voices of rural women, ensuring they

From foliage to fortune: The empowerment of women in Zondoma through non-timber forest products (NTFPs)
Gender and youth

In the heart of Burkina Faso, a silent yet powerful revolution is taking shape, transforming the lives of rural women and redefining the management of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). This is the story of the Association for Development through Existing Resources and Services in the Sahel (ADRESSE), an organization that has made the valorization of NTFPs in the Zondoma province a model for sustainable local development and women’s empowerment. This

Radio Kénédougou: Spotlighting women’s reproductive rights and gender relations
Rural Communication Services

Since 1992, Radio Kénédougou has been a driving force for rural development in Mali’s Sikasso region. With a strong commitment to gender equality, it serves over 400,000 residents within 100 km of the station. The station’s program Ladamou Blon is the runner-up for the 2024 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio. This award recognizes exceptional radio programs that serve women listeners. The programs are celebrated for advancing gender equality, whether

Enhance your knowledge on African market potentials at PAFO-COLEAD Innovations session #17.
Multimedia

Description: Join us for an enriching online session of the PAFO-COLEAD Innovations Series, Session #17, themed “Exploring the Potential of African Regional Markets: Success Stories from SMEs and Smallholders.” This insightful webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM UTC / 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CET. Dive deep into the opportunities that African regional markets present, with a special focus on the triumphant

Farmer’s interests at the heart of the Agricultural Policy Dialogue
Producers' Organizations

At the initiative of the Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA), and on the sidelines of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin (GFFA), an exchange session, placing farmers’ interests at the forefront of the agricultural policy dialogue, was organized with the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment of the African Union Commission (ARBE). The focal point of this dynamic collaboration was the exploration of strategies

The National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA), and Farm Radio International (FRI) host a World Radio Day event in Ottawa to celebrate the importance of radio.
Multimedia

The theme for this year’s World Radio Day is A Century Informing, Entertaining and Educating. On February 13th, people worldwide will celebrate World Radio Day. Whether you listen to it in your car, at home, on your mobile phone, at work, we can all agree that radio continues to play an essential part in everyday lives. We rely on it to learn what is happening in our communities, when disaster

Informing, empowering, educating: Celebrate World Radio Day and broadcasting excellence
Communication and ICTs

What: Virtual event — World Radio Day Celebration 2024 When: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 4 p.m. GMT, 5 p.m. WAT, 7 p.m. EAT Register now: Webinar Registration – Zoom Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 to celebrate World Radio Day as we announce and honour the 2024 winners of the Farm Radio awards! In this year’s bilingual event, meet the winners of the George Atkins Communication Award and the Liz

State of the Digital Agriculture Sector: Harnessing the Potential of Digital for Impact Across Agricultural Value Chains in Sub-Saharan Africa
Publications

The digitalization of agriculture, often referred to as ‘D4Ag,’ is a rapidly evolving sector in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs). This transformation has the potential to reshape global development outcomes by significantly improving environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth, and food security. In this article, we delve into the key findings and unique aspects of a groundbreaking report that sheds light on the state of the D4Ag ecosystem in LMICs.

Identifying opportunities for youth in agrifood systems in Africa
Gender and youth

With a median age of 19, Africa has the youngest population in the world. This demographic dynamism presents a compelling case for governments, international organizations, the private sector, and more to prioritize the creation of professional opportunities for youth across the continent. At the event convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU), AGRA and the CGIAR Gender Platform

Ten success factors for rural digital transformation in Africa
Rural Communication Services

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s Digital Villages Initiative (DVI) aims to turn 1,000 villages globally into hubs where digitally-enabled farm and non-farm services are provided, such as e-commerce, farmer advisory services leveraging satellite information and digital financial inclusion activities. In Africa, nine countries are involved so far. Scoping assessment studies and early service delivery have identified 10 success factors for rural digital transformation in Africa. Implementers of the DVI