WorldBank, Global, 2023 Context Investment in fisheries infrastructure—such as ports, harbors, and processing units—is crucial for developing fisheries and their value chains. Between 1973 and 2001, international development assistance allocated $4.6 billion to such infrastructure in developing countries. Despite significant funding, investment outcomes vary. The Fisheries Infrastructure Assessment Tool (FIAT), part of the World Bank’s…
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…
WorldBank, Global, 2022 Context Fisheries management is critical for ensuring equitable and sustainable marine resources. Unfortunately, many countries face challenges due to a lack of transparency and accountability in the allocation of resources, leading to issues such as Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, overfishing, corruption, and poor management practices. These issues are compounded by…
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…
Making Cents, Washington DC, USA, 2019 Context: In today’s global economy, the importance of youth engagement in company supply chains is increasingly recognized as critical for sustainable business practices. As businesses expand globally, they encounter diverse labor markets where young people play a significant role. Companies like Making Cents International have identified that young workers…
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…