Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2023 Context The document presents the first-ever Food Balance Sheets (FBS) for the Republic of Congo, covering the period from 2014 to 2019. It provides an overview of the key results and describes the basic concepts related to FBS, the methodological framework for its development, and…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2022 Context In recent years, the Republic of Congo has faced significant challenges in achieving food security. The National Agricultural Development Plans for the periods 2014-2018 and 2018-2022 aimed to transition from subsistence agriculture to large-scale production and processing. The primary goals included achieving food sovereignty…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2021 Context Despite abundant rainfall and vast arable land, only 2% of the Republic of the Congo’s land is cultivated, and its agricultural sector underperforms, contributing less to GDP over time. Factors like limited investment, poor infrastructure, and reliance on food imports exacerbate food insecurity. To…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2021 Context The Blue Economy represents a novel concept and approach aimed at promoting growth within maritime economies by valuing oceanic and coastal resources. This sector encompasses a wide range of activities, including fishing, aquaculture, marine and coastal environments, tourism, renewable energy, mineral extraction, and port…
Assessment and Simulation of Present and Future Multi-Hazard Risks A consortium led by IABG, Funding by European Commission Jan 2019 – July 2021 Context: With increasing global awareness of climate change, coastal areas face significant risks from rising sea levels, erosion, and extreme weather events. These risks threaten infrastructure, ecosystems, and human life in coastal…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2019 Context The fishing industry plays a vital role in the economic and social development of São Tomé and Príncipe, despite the limited potential for resource development due to unfavorable physical and environmental conditions. The country’s narrow insular shelf, lack of coastal upwellings, and absence of…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2019 Context In 2015, the FAO implemented the project TCP/CHD/3602, titled “Support for the Development of a National Agricultural Mechanization Strategy in Chad.” This project, a joint initiative by the FAO and the Government of Chad, aimed to address the challenges of food insecurity through enhanced…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2018 Context The Strategic Development Plan for Green Cities in Central Africa is part of the project GCP/SFC/001/MUL titled “Enhanced Food Security in Urban Areas of Central Africa through Better Availability of Locally Produced Food.” This initiative is being implemented across six Central African countries: Cameroon,…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2018 Context Gabon, despite its vast agricultural potential, currently only produces 43% of its population’s food needs, leading to a heavy reliance on imports. The key challenges impeding the growth of Gabonese agriculture include an aging rural population, the migration of young people to urban centers,…
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2018 Context In 2015, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched the project TCP/SFC/3503, “Support for the Prevention and Management of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) in Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.” Over two years, the project aimed to strengthen the capacities of institutional and scientific…