On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send our best wishes to the people of Kenya as you celebrate 53 years of independence on December 12. As you mark the establishment of Kenya as a Republic, let us also celebrate the strong partnership …
We strongly condemn President Jammeh’s December 9 statement rejecting the December 1 election results and calling for new elections. This action is a reprehensible and unacceptable breach of faith with the people of The Gambia and an egregious attempt to …
The United States congratulates the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the December 7 general election. We also congratulate President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo. The peaceful and inclusive nature of the election is a testament to Ghana’s citizens …
Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein will travel to India and Bangladesh, from December 11-22, to discuss religious freedom with government officials, civil society representatives, and a range of leaders representing …
Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Bruce Wharton will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 11–12, to lead the U.S. Delegation attending the 4th High Level Dialogue with the African Union Commission, which will take …
Deliberations during the FAO Council. 9 December 2016, Rome - The 155th session of the FAO Council wound down today, with Members giving the thumbs-up to the creation of a new department focused on climate change and approving a fine-tuned strategic …
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity: DRLA-DRLAQM-17-041 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 20, 2017 A. Project Description The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) …
Boys watch men clear an irrigation canal in FAO’s cash for work project in Rabiya District, Iraq. 8 December 2016, Rome - Civil conflict and weather-related shocks have severely stressed food security in 2016, increasing the number of countries in need of …
Harvesting maize in Jalal-Abad Oblast, Kyrgyzstan. 8 December 2016, ROME--The FAO Food Price Index dipped slightly in November, marking a mild departure from its steady rise over the course of 2016. The Index declined 0.4 percent from October, averaging …
A coffee plantation in Manizales, Colombia. 6 December 2016, Rome - FAO will support Colombia in carrying out a comprehensive rural reform aimed at strengthening food security and peace, including measures which address issues of land access and …
The guidelines will serve as a template for countries to create their own policies to promote sustainable production and consumption patterns 6 December 2016, Cancun, Mexico - In an effort to combat the impacts of environmental degradation and promote …
The new report examines not only the effects of persistent undernutrition in the Asia-Pacific region but also the impact of poor diets, such as rising obesity and micronutrient deficiency. 6 November 2016, Bangkok – Progress toward defeating hunger in the …
Men and women line up to receive bags of planting seeds in Jeremie, Grand'Anse Department, one of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew. 6 December 2016, Rome− With little time to lose to secure a winter harvest in Hurricane-struck Haiti, FAO has …
Croatia: A pile of pest-damaged oranges, destined for disposal. 5 December 2016, Rome - The agricultural traditions and food culture of the Mediterranean region have long been looked to as an example of a healthy approach to eating, underpinned by vibrant …
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva opening 155th Session of FAO's Council 5 December 2016, Rome - FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva opened a week-long session of the organization's executive council, urging members to approve …
Farmers tend multiple crops in Sierra Leone. 5 December 2016, ROME-Soil and pulses can make major contributions to the challenge of feeding the world's growing population and combating climate change, especially when deployed together, according to …
As delivered It is an honor to join all the distinguished participants at this year’s Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference. On behalf of President Obama and Secretary Kerry, I want to express our appreciation for your continued support to Afghanistan and …
I congratulate the people of The Gambia for their peaceful and democratic presidential election on December 1. We also congratulate President-elect Adama Barrow on his historic victory, which will mark the first democratic transfer of power in the country …
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); and Paris, France December 3-9. In the DRC, he will engage with government, opposition, and civil society stakeholders to …
Chef Zubaida Tariq selecting pulses at a grocery stall at Empress Market, a famous market in downtown Karachi, Pakistan. 2 December 2016, Rome - A high-level international symposium on nutrition ended here today with a resounding reminder of the …
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