ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | To strengthen sustainable inland fisheries through integrated water resource management (IWRM), the Second Global Workshop on IWRM and Inland Fisheries was held in Entebbe, Uganda. from March 18 to 20, 2025. Organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Ugandan …
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OPINION | Dr QU Dongyu | Our forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity. Yet we continue to lose them at an alarming rate through deforestation and land degradation. Between 2015 and …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is taking a major step towards combating child labour in agriculture with the launch of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s DIGICHILD Index. This innovative tool uses Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to pinpoint communities at high risk of …
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Kiryandongo, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | In the sprawling Kiryandongo district of Uganda, a transformative initiative is rewriting the story of resilience and opportunity for refugees and host communities alike. With funding from the Dutch Embassy, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with Self Help Africa, launched a one-year …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Eastern Africa is a region of stark contrasts, where immense potential coexists with pressing challenges. On one hand, it presents a myriad of business opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors worldwide, offering a gateway to emerging markets with significant growth potential. However, this promising outlook is …
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Moroto, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Karamoja, a region in Uganda long plagued by hunger and food insecurity, is the focus of a newly launched project by the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). With a €5 million …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | As the world marks World Food Day on Wednesday, experts in Uganda highlight the country’s growing benefits from South-South cooperation with China and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The experts said the partnership is helping Uganda leverage China’s agricultural expertise …
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OPINION | Antonio Querido | Today, we join the Government of Uganda and the global community to commemorate World Food Day under the theme: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This year’s theme reminds us of the universal right to adequate food, while highlighting the importance of …
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Substandard food packaging, labelling, and inadequate consumer information have contributed to the crisis. Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Unhealthy diets are a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, responsible for an estimated 8 million premature deaths each year. Childhood obesity is also a rising concern worldwide. According to the …
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FAO launches ambitious project to transform East African food safety systems Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Food safety risks pose a substantial threat to public health in Africa, hindering efforts to boost agricultural trade and economic development. Unsafe food not only jeopardises health but also reduces the nutritional value of …
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