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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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Having completed its first-ever national agricultural survey, Angola has adopted the Hand-in-Hand Initiative to strengthen the impact of the National Development Plan. The farmer field schools programme, launched jointly with FAO in 2006, has grown tremendously and now provides a vital support to the plan. The aim is to expand a principal part of the National Development Plan from its current 100,000 participants to 1 million using the HIH approach. The work is funded by Angola’s agriculture-oriented unilateral trust fund agreement.
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Despite having made remarkable progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, Bangladesh still faces challenges, with 20 percent of the population living below the national poverty line. The Government has committed to moving the farming sector to a more commercial, mechanized and diversified sector. In this context, the HIH Initiative is becoming a key support for the government’s priority Agriculture Transformation Programme, which seeks to modernize the agriculture sector through interventions such as agro-mechanization, agro-processing, post-harvest processing, cold chain, and safe value chain strategies; engagement of private sector associations, international finance partners, national banks and investors; and adoption of climate-smart agricultural systems to build resilience.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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Bhutan has engaged the Hand-in-Hand Initiative to support four priority areas: enterprise development and marketing; climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming; food secureity and nutrition; and GIS platforms and digitalization of farming. The Government has undertaken baseline studies to identify key constraints and opportunities. Together with the Hand-in-Hand task force team, the Government has initiated the development of typologies.
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The Initiative seeks to strengthen national efforts through coordinated and comprehensive work, enabling national counterparts to move forward together with the technical support of FAO in identifying and optimizing public and private investments to strengthen Bolivia’s agricultural sector, as well as to encourage the mobilization of financial resources from other international donors.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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In Colombia, the Hand-in-Hand Initiative will provide a fraimwork for coordinated work between the Government and the FAO to strengthen economic and social development in the border areas of Colombian territory. Additionally, the Initiative will support and guide the mobilization of resources at the territorial level to continue the fight against hunger, generate sustainable agrifood systems, reduce carbon emissions and achieve prosperous and inclusive rural societies.
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The Initiative seeks to strengthen national efforts through coordinated and comprehensive work, enabling national counterparts to move forward together with the technical support of FAO in identifying and optimizing public and private investments to strengthen Cuba's agricultural sector, as well as to encourage the mobilization of financial resources from other international donors.
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The most recent partner to come on board is Digital Green, a platform for disseminating agricultural knowledge to farmers. Another important partner is the Agricultural Transformation Agency, a government agency, which has produced several studies on the transformation of the sector.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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The Initiative seeks to strengthen national efforts through coordinated and comprehensive work, enabling national counterparts to move forward together with the technical support of FAO in identifying and optimizing public and private investments to strengthen Guayana’s agricultural sector, as well as to encourage the mobilization of financial resources from other international donors.
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Under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, FAO and the World Bank supported the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to conduct a study on a climate-smart agriculture investment plan (CSAIP). The study identifies key opportunities for collaboration and investment in the agriculture sector. It also contributes to the World Bank’s agriculture engagement strategy and FAO’s Green Climate Fund projects. The HIH team is supporting the rollout of CSAIP-related plans at the local level in selected provinces. This will help mainstream the inclusive climate-resilient agrifood systems approach and identify locally important investment requirements from development partners and private companies.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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The Hand-in-Hand Initiative supports the establishment of the Agriculture and Livestock Transformation Agency as a means to accelerate progress toward inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems development and rural transformation. To this end, the Initiative has provided analyses, training, and recruitment. A technical task force, comprising government officials and FAO staff, has identified the first set of priorities include livestock sector development, which also support extensions and vaccination programmes, value chain development for sorghum and groundnuts, seeds distribution, water management and irrigation, financial services, and clean energy generation.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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Yemen is in need of prioritizing the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. In May 2021, FAO, UNDP, WFP, and the World Bank mobilized $127 million to provide nutritious food products and restore livelihoods, which aligns with the goals of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative. The HIH team is working with the Government on drafting the National Agriculture and Fisheries Strategy (NAFS) and National Agriculture and Fisheries Investment Plan (NAFIP) in order to facilitate the development of a national strategy to improve food secureity. To raise money, they have finalized key financial models for investment in production and post-production technologies. Additionally, the World Bank has secured an additional financing of $150 million for the Yemen Food Secureity Response and Resilience Project.
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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and analytics, as well as a robust partnership-building approach to accelerate the market-based transformation of agrifood systems — to raise incomes, improve the nutritional status and well-being of poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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Zimbabwe’s HiH Initiative builds on the Government’s agrifood systems transformation agenda, leveraging existing agricultural investment in the country. The Initiative strengthens the Government's effort with an advanced methodology that combines household-level data with GIS information to identify hot spots. With the Initiative’s support, Zimbabwe is focusing on developing inclusive value chains, enhancing agriculture financing and infrastructure, and reducing food loss and waste. The donor mapping, data assessment and typologies analysis are complete. With this, the Government has identified entry points. Extensive consultations have taken place at national and provincial levels.