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Zimbabwe: Belgium supports anticipatory action project
22/07/2020
Belgium contributes to an anticipatory action project aimed at enhancing the food security and nutrition of populations affected by COVID-19 in Zimbabwe

Uganda: FAO donates specialized safety gear to protect animal health personnel
20/07/2020
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uganda has shown its support for veterinary health workers involved in the management of deadly livestock diseases by donating an assortment of personal protective equipment (PPE) worth USD 50 000 to the Ugandan Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.

New report identifies 27 countries heading for COVID-19-driven food crises
17/07/2020
FAO and WFP collaborate on a unique analysis of countries on the precipice of what could be the worst food crisis in generations

Fiji | Belgium supports vulnerable households and farmers affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold
17/07/2020
By targeting affected vulnerable communities, the project aims to strengthen farmers’ capacity to become resilient to future shocks.

Rising uncertainties from COVID-19 cloud medium-term agricultural prospects
16/07/2020
According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2020-2029, the pandemic is expected to depress demand in the next few years and could further undermine food security.

Renewed support from Canada to battle desert locusts in East Africa
16/07/2020
FAO thanks the Canadian government for consistent backing of efforts to contain the desert locust upsurge
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Bangladesh | UN helps monsoon-affected river communities before peak flooding hits
15/07/2020
Release is the fastest funding allocation from the Central Emergency Response Fund in UN history

FAO launches new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme outlining seven key priority areas
14/07/2020
The UN Agency also calls for joint coordinated global response to support food and agriculture

Syrian Arab Republic: FAO supports the global animal health campaign to eradicate peste des petits ruminants
09/07/2020
Animals are a source of both a food, and a source of livelihood in the Syrian Arab Republic.

FAO welcomes additional €15 million from the European Union to fight Desert Locusts and their impacts on food security
08/07/2020
Sustained support critical as new swarms threaten East Africa, Yemen and southwestern Asia.