Europe and Central Asia – Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2023
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Overviews of food systems and agro-industry, value chains, and food loss and waste in the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
01/2018
Tatiana LeGrand. This report overviews eighteen countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The report examines agriculture sectors and food systems, relevant programmes, it reveals the status of agro-processing sector and value chain development activities, and it covers food loss and waste. In the final analysis it was concluded, that more research and data collection are needed to understand the extent of food loss and waste at regional and national levels.
Kyrgyzstan Value Chain Gap Analysis
01/2018
John O’Connell, Pavel Kiparisov. The authors did not aim at close examination of the selected value chain; rather, this paper is a general overview that will be a reference point for future field work in the country. The recommendations provided in the paper will assist the FAO country office and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in decision-making and will inform other development organisations operating in the country about major value chain development activities.
Republic of Moldova Value Chain Gap Analysis
01/2018
John O’Connell, Pavel Kiparisov. The goal of this study is to try to consolidate the information on countrywide value chain development gathered from various open sources and based on materials developed in one field mission by FAO officers with an emphasis on the plum and berry value chains. The authors did not aim at close examination of the selected value chains; rather, this paper is a general overview that will be a reference point for future field work in the country.
Azerbaijan Value Chain Gap Analysis
01/2018
John O’Connell, Zoltan Hradszky.The Value Chain Gap Analysis Report on Azerbaijan is meant to fill the gap in professional literature by providing a snapshot on how the government, the private sector and donor organizations work on creating an enabling environment supporting value chain (VC) development.
Improving Market Access for Food: Main Provisions of the EU’s Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
01/2015
Veronika Movchan. Exports of agriculture and food products constitutes from one fifth to one third of merchandise exports in the studied countries, with the EU being the most important trade destination. Improved market access to the EU market, tougher competition on domestic markets and legislative harmonization are generally perceived as stimulus for sectors’ modernization and growth.
Recommendations for the establishment, regeneration, reconstruction, and maintenance of the shelterbelts in the Steppe and Forest-Steppe zones (in Ukrainian)
05/2019
The recommendations include tips for design and principles of construction of shelterbelts on irrigated, non-irrigated, and saline lands of forest-steppe and steppe zones in Ukraine, and describe the principles of maintenance of shelterbelts, as well as providing a list of species of trees and shrubs for planting.
Comprehensive Analysis of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System for Agriculture in Serbia
05/2018
This report aims to highlight the current strengths of the institutional DRR system for agriculture in Serbia as well as indicate existing gaps and capacity needs to further enhance it. A comprehensive assessment is conducted, which includes a general overview of the country’s agricultural sector and outlines the most frequent natural hazards that are impacting the sector.
Policy analysis of nationally determined contributions (NDC) in Europe and Central Asia
06/2018
This publication compiles and analyzes the most relevant and updated information on policies and regulatory frameworks related to climate change in the region, including information on access to available climate finance to support countries in the implementation of their goals under the Paris Agreement.
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Assessment of the possibilities for income diversification through rural crafts development
01/2019
Rural crafts represent a necessary component of agriculture in which rural women play a key role. International experience demonstrates that rural crafts can make a significant contribution to the household economy and to the export potential countries.
No-objection Procedure for the Republic of North Macedonia
05/2019
This technical document is one means by which country ownership is strengthened for enhanced access to climate finance and for transparent and participatory technical assessment of country priorities in its engagement with the GCF.
Food and agriculture Key to Achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Europe and Central Asia
05/2019
This publication presents FAO's work in support of the achievement of the SDGs in Europe and Central Asia. Featuring selected country case studies across the region, it describes how FAO and partners are already supporting countries to achieve multiple SDGs targets through current project and programmes.
Reducing Vulnerability of Agriculture to Climate Change in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - TCP/MCD/3503
05/2019
Agricultural production is inextricably tied to climate, making agriculture one of the most climate-sensitive of all economic sectors. In countries such as the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the risks of climate change for the agricultural sector are a particularly pressing problem, because the majority of the rural population depends either directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihoods.
Green Climate Fund handbook for North Macedonia
05/2019
The Green Climate Fund Handbook for North Macedonia was prepared by the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, under the leadership and guidance of the Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs as National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Manual for the Operations of the National Designated Authority for Engagement with the Green Climate Fund
05/2019
This Manual aims to provide guidance to the National Designated Authority on the engagement with the Green Climate Fund, on its operations and roles to facilitate the implementation of climate change activities in North Macedonia.
The Green Climate Fund at a glance
05/2019
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a new global fund created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change.
Stakeholder Engagement Factsheet - Support for the management of an effective national coordinative mechanism regarding the Green Climate Fund
05/2019
The aim of this factsheet is to present the stakeholder engagement activities implemented in the frames of the North Macedonia’s first Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Project “Support for the management of an effective national coordinative mechanism regarding the Green Climate Fund”
No-Objection Procedure for Green Climate Fund Projects in the Republic of North Macedonia - Factsheet
05/2019
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a new global fund created by the countries, parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change. GCF seeks to promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and climate-resilient development, accounting for the needs of nations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Gender, Environmental and Social Policy of the Green Climate Fund
05/2019
This factsheet is jointly developed by the Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs, in its role as National Designated Authority (NDA) to GCF and FAO in the frames of the project “Support for the management of an effective national coordinative mechanism regarding the Green Climate Fund.
Reducing Disaster Risks and Strengthening Resilience of Farmers to Natural Hazards in The Western Balkans - TCP/RER/3504
06/2019
The Western Balkans region is prone to natural hazards, such as floods, landslides, droughts and forest fires, as a result of its geological structure, and climatic and topographic characteristics. The agriculture sector is negatively impacted by these hazards, with damage caused to agricultural infrastructure and equipment and losses in crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries.
Agro-ecological atlas of the Republic of North Macedonia
03/2020
Agriculture has an important role in North Macedonia and in 2017 it accounted for 7.9 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the country. However, agriculture’s share of the country’s GDP has been decreasing for the past decade, and the need to improve agricultural productivity has become an important challenge.