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Distance learning via radio for rural communities in Somalia

Overcoming COVID-19 restrictions through adaptive measures that facilitate access to agricultural and nutrition knowledge This promising practice factsheet documents a new distance learning initiative in Somalia through radio launched in 2020 by FAO to respond to public health threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, complementing cash+ activities and replacing face-to-face beneficiary training. Through this initiative, FAO sought to continue developing rural communities’ capacities to mitigate shocks, especially those compounded by

PAFO Innovation Series: Catalyzing young African agri-entrepreneurs’ investments (session 8)

As part of their ongoing Innovation Series, PAFO held a session on February 3, 2022 focused on “catalyzing young African agri-entrepreneurs’ investments.” Key points for discussion were as follows: What are the drivers of success of youth-led SMEs in the agrifood sector: what innovations, technologies, knowledge and finance do they need and attract? How can we upscale youth-led investments and rural youth enterprises? What incentives can be provided to attract

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: TOGO

FACTSHEET                                                                                                               SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet               Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Radio Rurales  Language of Production: Ewe  Duration: 10m47′  Short description of the Radio feature Radio Rurales focused on the importance of a NAP and how local farmers contribute to realization of this 10-year resolution on family farming. The production looks at the role of Government, FAO, and Civil society organizations in

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: ZAMBIA

FACTSHEET                                                                                                    SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet                Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Byta FM  Language of Production: Chitonga Duration: 9m29′  Short description of the Radio feature Byta FM looks at Agri-biodiversity and the benefits of the science, and how it preserves Mother Nature. The production also highlights how Agri-biodiversity has made it possible for ordinary households in Zambia to have access to healthy

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: TANZANIA

FACTSHEET                                                                                                          SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet            Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Mviwata fm  Language of Production: Swahili  Duration: 9m13′  Short description of the Radio feature Mvitwata Fm focused on family farming and how it contributes to sustainable farming practices and the reality of climate change. The production introduces broader United Nations ten year family farming resolution and the role of local

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: SIERRA LEONE

FACTSHEET                                                                                                  SOCIAL MEDIA CARD   Click HERE to download factsheet                Click HERE to download card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Eastern Community Radio Language of Production: Krio  Duration: 10m06′  Short description of the Radio feature Eastern Community Radio in Sierra Leone firstly looked at the context of family farming from the view of members of parliament. Then production interviewed young people to hear their opinion on the topic of family farming. Current

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: GAMBIA

FACTSHEET                                                                                                               SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet                 Cick HERE to downlaod the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: HOT FM radio 104.3  Language of Production: Mandinka   Duration: 10m21′  Short description of the Radio feature Radio Hot Fm focused on the NAP context of family farming but included the gender dimension looking at the role and access of women farmers. The production also addresses the cultural barriers to introducing new

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: MADAGASCAR

FACTSHEET                                                                                                    SOCIAL MEDIA CARD   Click HERE to download the factsheet          Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Radio Don Bosco  Language of Production: –  Duration: 9m56′  Short description of the Radio feature Radio Don Bosco focused on the topic of family farming and looked at the policy framework, the role of FAO in relation to the National Action Plan (NAP) for Madagascar. The interviewees elaborate on the

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: GHANA

FACTSHEET                                                                                                                   SOCIAL MEDIA CARD   Click HERE to download the factsheet                          Click HERE to download card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Royals Radio, Gurune Radio, Radio Ada  Language of Production: Twi  Duration: 13m18′  Short description of the Radio feature The programme focuses on efforts of women family farmers of Ghana to improve their livelihoods.  It features interviews with assistant Representative of FAO in Ghana, Mr Benjamin Adjei focusing on the role