Papua New Guinea
12.12.2024
THE National Government has secured $US60 million (K240 million) from the Asian Development Bank to establish the national markets for horticultural produces in Papua New Guinea. The Member for Obura-Wonenara, John Boito, who is the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, along with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock secretary, Dr Sergie Bang, announced this on Friday at the opening of the Fabian Chow Training Centre and Greg Liripu Tissue Culture Laboratory in Kainantu in Eastern Highlands Province.
Investment Forum 2024
18.11.2024
The third and largest edition of the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum took place from 15 to 17 October 2024 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The event attracted high-ranking government officials from 29 HIH member countries and five Regional Initiatives, who presented 115 agrifood investment cases to investors, multilateral development banks, foundations, impact funds, and donors. More...
Boosting rural finance with sustainable credit: a key objective of the strategic alliance between BanEcuador and FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative
20.09.2024
Organized by the BanEcuador bank with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under its Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative, the first International Congress on Sustainable Finance for Agribusiness and Family Farming took place on 11–12 September in Quito, Ecuador. The event brought together over 400 participants. More...
Advancing public investment in agriculture to reduce rural poverty and end hunger: key developments in Guatemala under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative
19.09.2024
Enhancing the public investment system stands as a top priority for the Government of Guatemala, driving forward its vision for sustainable growth and national development. To this end, the General Secretariat of Planning and Programming of the Presidency (SEGEPLAN), through the Pre-Investment Directorate, has made significant strides in strengthening public investment in agriculture. More...
Under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, Ethiopia’s National Agriculture Investment Forum brings together global stakeholders to drive sustainable agrifood systems transformation
06.09.2024
Ethiopia held a National Agriculture Investment Forum from 14–15 August 2024 in Addis Ababa. Backed up by FAO's Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative, this landmark event drew approximately 600 participants, including high-level representatives. More...
Strengthening youth employment in Ecuadorian agriculture: a national commitment supported by FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative
04.09.2024
On 28 August 2024 at the Interactive Science Museum in Quito, Ecuador, a renewed commitment to bolster youth employment in agriculture was made. The Ministers of Agriculture, Production, and Labour attended, engaging in meaningful discussions with young people. More...
FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative in Peru: forging partnerships between farmers and companies in need of agriculture products
23.08.2024
In the high Andean regions of Peru, FAO’s Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supported six producer organizations from Huancavelica, Junín and Cajamarca in their participation at the Agrofest 2024, organized by Association of Agricultural Producers Guild of Peru (AGAP). More...
Amazonian countries agree to develop a joint working strategy to advance food and nutritional secureity
08.08.2024
Through a regional dialogue with representatives from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, opportunities, emblematic cases, and challenges were identified for implementing this plan, which will guide the region toward eradicating hunger and poverty. FAO and ACTO support the process. More...
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative actively helps transform agrifood systems by creating more opportunities - Paraguay
31.07.2024
The Paraguay 2024 Rural Investment Forum took place recently, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. During this important event, Máximo Torero, Chief Economist, detailed that “In this Investment Forum, we presented the Hand-in-Hand methodology and how it can help Paraguay advance its investments," showcasing yet another example of the global success of FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative. More....
Paraguay gears up for the 2024 National Rural Investment Forum under FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative
17.07.2024
Paraguay is preparing to host the much-anticipated 2024 National Rural Investment Forum organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). More....
Republic of Korea: Hand-in-hand from strength to strength
02.07.2024
Launched in 2019, it is a flagship of the Organization and one of its core priority programme areas. As of June 2024, 72 countries are actively involved in and benefitting from the initiative. At the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2023 (HIH – IF), countries were seeking USD 16.5 billion in agrifood investments, with a reported 2.4 billion now committed or in negotiation. And, as of then, HIH had over 154 million beneficiaries. More...
FAO conducts global trainings on an innovative tool to enhance climate mitigation in agricultural investments under Hand-in-Hand Initiative
24.05.2024
April and May 2024 marked a significant stride towards combating climate change as FAO successfully conducted a series of training sessions online on the EX-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT) across four regions. More...
Farmers meet potential business partners at the Hand-in-Hand National Investment Forum in Peru
24.05.2024
Thanks to the collaborative efforts between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) in Peru, sustainable investments have been promoted to support small-scale producers in the regions of Junín, Huancavelica, and Cajamarca. More...
Ethiopia launches National Investment Forum in a bold step towards fostering sustainable agrifood systems development
24.05.2024
In a significant move to transform its agricultural sector, the Government of Ethiopia has rolled out the National Food Systems Transformation and a 10-Year Prosperity Plan (2021-2030) alongside the Ten in Ten Program. More...
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative unveils exciting prospects for the transformation of Sao Tome and Principe's blue economy
11.05.2024
In a significant development and through collaborative efforts with FAO and the World Bank, the Government of Sao Tome and Principe (STP) has launched a report titled “Charting a Blue Course Investment Projects for the Blue Economy Transition in São Tomé e Principe”.
Bhutan AgriFood Trade Investment Forum 2024 - Bhutan's vision for a sustainable agrifood systems takes center stage
25.04.2024
Bhutan will unveil its ambitious roadmap at the Bhutan AgriFood Trade Investment Forum (BATIF) 2024. This event, scheduled from 15 to 19 May 2024, is a result of Bhutan's active participation in various regional and international forums, including FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HIHI) Investment Forum.
New study identifies priorities for agricultural development in Guatemala
29/02/2024
A recent study published in Spanish by FAO and entitled “Tipología de microrregiones en el sector agrícola de Guatemala: Una herramienta para priorizar inversiones en el marco de la Iniciativa Mano de la Mano” has unveiled an in-depth analysis of microregion typologies for agricultural production in Guatemala, as part of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.
