Discussions
Sustainable agriculture and inclusive food systems: How can DeSIRA make a difference?
Research and innovation are key to addressing the transition to sustainable agriculture and inclusive food systems. Since September 2020, the EU-funded DeSIRA (Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture)...
Brussels Development Briefing n. 58 on Africa’s Agriculture Trade in a changing environment
Join great speakers at the next Brussels Development Briefing n. 58 on Africa’s Agriculture Trade in a changing environment which will be held in Brussels on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 (9h00-13h00) at the Hôtel Sofitel Bruxelles...
Education reform in Myanmar: launch of the EU's first budget support programme in the country
The European Union will contribute to equal access to better quality education for all students, and assist the implementation of education reforms in Myanmar between 2019 and 2022. The EU will provide EUR 175 million, through...
The Global Food Crisis Report 2018 at DEVCO Info point on 18th April
Following the launch of the Global Report on Food Crises 2018 in Rome on 22 nd March 2018 and in Geneva on 12 th April 2018 , DEVCO C1 organized on 18 th April 2018 an InfoPoint Lunchtime Conference focused on the results of this...
Information and Communications Technology for Agriculture and Food Security
Increase in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICTs) has brought significant benefits to the agricultural sector, such as improving households’ agricultural production, generating new job opportunities, and...
How IFPRI’s Food Security Portal monitors food prices volatility: the "Excessive Food Price Variability Early Warning System"
Food excessive price volatility is a significant concern in developing countries, with potentially negative effects for both producers and consumers. Poor consumers spend a large share of their income on food; for example...
Building long-term food security together: the contribution of the Global Food Security Portal (FSP)
The world’s growing population, scarce natural resources and climate change are all global challenges for food and nutrition security, particularly for developing countries. The global food crisis in 2007-2008 which resulted in...
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: selection results of the 2nd call for proposals now published
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has just published the list of projects selected under the 2 nd call for proposals of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/intra...
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: selection results of the 2nd call for proposals now published
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has just published the list of projects selected under the 2 nd call for proposals of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/intra...