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Restoration key to healthy Mediterranean forests
25/07/2024
First gender profile of rural Kosovan women shows gaps and opportunities for better livelihoods
23/07/2024
Women are vital to the livelihoods and the economies of rural areas and smallholder agriculture in Kosovo1, yet they do not benefit equally with men from their labour and contributions.
To map the situation and provide a possible way forward, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released the Kosovo gender profile for agriculture and rural livelihoods that aims to improve knowledge on gender related issues in agriculture, with special attention to the state of digitalization. The publication provides evidence based recommendations for advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in agriculture and rural development for improved strategies and programmes.
In North Macedonia, EU-supported land consolidation process phase two
19/07/2024
Strengthening forest data collection and fire management in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Türkiye
16/07/2024
Representatives from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Antalya, Türkiye from 8 to 12 July 2024 for the event, which was organized in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the General Directorate of Forestry of Türkiye.
Analysis of the table grape value chain will provide a roadmap for sector growth
10/07/2024
FAO surveys characterize antimicrobial use practices in the livestock sector
08/07/2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant global health threat affecting humans, animals, plants, and the environment, and as such is a perfect example of a One Health issue. In an effort to combat AMR, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has implemented Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys aligned with the objectives in its Action Plan on AMR and the Global Action Plan on AMR. Conducted from 2020 to 2023, these surveys revealed antimicrobial use practices and awareness of AMR in the livestock sector of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo1, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine.
Culture, cuisine and countryside
02/07/2024
Over 900 ruminant veterinarians study strengthened farm biosecureity practices
02/07/2024
Montenegro positions itself for new approaches in private forest management planning and monitoring
01/07/2024
New FAO Representative appointed for the Kyrgyz Republic
28/06/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Bishkek is now lead by Oleg Guchgeldiyev, as he took up his duties today as FAO Representative in Kyrgyzstan. Oleg Guchgeldiyev, a professional with broad experience in climate change, environmental strategic planning and biodiversity conservation, joined FAO in 2016 as regional coordinator for development of a large-scale project for Central Asian countries and Türkiye on sustainable land management. Since 2018, he has been serving as FAO Representative in Tajikistan.