Gabon and FAO strengthen agricultural investment planning through the Hand-in-Hand geospatial intelligence and capacity building
25.06.2025
This initiative stems from Gabon’s 2024 agreement with the United Nations to implement a Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund aimed at strengthening institutional and technical capacities for evidence-based strategic planning. More...
With support from the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, the Madhesh Food Forum 2025 secured a USD 37.9 million investment to drive agrifood transformation in Nepal
11.06.2025
The Madhesh Food Forum 2025, held from 9 to 11 June in Dhanusha concluded with groundbreaking commitments that position the province at the forefront of Nepal’s agricultural transformation. More...
Global AgriInno Challenge 2025 launches to empower youth innovation in digital agriculture
18.05.2025
The Global AgriInno Challenge 2025 is now open for applications! Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU), this flagship innovation competition empowers young agripreneurs to scale sustainable digital solutions More...
Sowing seeds of change: how governance and investment can transform South Sudan’s agrifood sector
14.04.2025
By strengthening governance frameworks and creating a more predictable investment environment, South Sudan can tap into its vast agricultural resources and drive long-term economic sustainability More...
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Tuvalu: boosts agricultural development with Hand-in-Hand investment plan
12.03.2025
Funafuti, Tuvalu – In partnership with FAO, the Government of Tuvalu is launching the Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HIHI) Investment Plan to enhance food security, economic resilience, and agricultural development. More...
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FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative facilitates landmark deal for Peruvian native potato farmers
07.03.2025
Peruvian native potatoes are gaining global recognition for their diversity, nutrition, and growing market demand. With over 4 000 varieties cultivated in the Andean highlands, they represent one of the world’s most diverse and resilient food sources. More...
Hand-in-Hand Initiative development in Papua New Guinea
12.12.2024
The National Government has secured USD 60 million from the Asian Development Bank to establish the national markets for horticultural produces in Papua New Guinea. The Member for Obura-Wonenara, John Boito, who is the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock More...
FAO's Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum drives agricultural transformation with over USD 15 billion sought in agrifood investment proposals
18.11.2024
The third and largest edition of the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum took place from 15 to 17 October 2024 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The event attracted high-ranking government officials from 29 HIH Member Countries and five Regional Initiatives More...
Boosting rural finance with sustainable credit: a key objective of the strategic alliance between BanEcuador and FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative
20.09.2024
Organized by the BanEcuador bank with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under its Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative, the first International Congress on Sustainable Finance for Agribusiness and Family Farming took place More...
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Advancing public investment in agriculture to reduce rural poverty and end hunger: key developments in Guatemala under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative
19.09.2024
Enhancing the public investment system stands as a top priority for the Government of Guatemala, driving forward its vision for sustainable growth and national development. More...
Under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, Ethiopia’s National Agriculture Investment Forum brings together global stakeholders to drive agrifood systems transformation
06.09.2024
Ethiopia held a National Agriculture Investment Forum from 14–15 August 2024 in Addis Ababa. Backed up by FAO's Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative, this landmark event drew approximately 600 participants, including high-level representatives. More...
Strengthening youth employment in Ecuadorian agriculture: a national commitment supported by FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative
04.09.2024
On 28 August 2024 at the Interactive Science Museum in Quito, Ecuador, a renewed commitment to bolster youth employment in agriculture was made. The Ministers of Agriculture, Production, and Labour attended, engaging in meaningful discussions with young people. More...
FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative in Peru: forging partnerships between farmers and companies in need of agriculture products
23.08.2024
In the high Andean regions of Peru, FAO’s Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supported six producer organizations from Huancavelica, Junín and Cajamarca in their participation at the Agrofest 2024, organized by Association of Agricultural Producers Guild of Peru (AGAP). More...
Amazonian countries agree to develop a joint working strategy to advance food and nutritional security
08.08.2024
Through a regional dialogue with representatives from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, opportunities, emblematic cases, and challenges were identified for implementing this plan, which will guide the region toward eradicating hunger and poverty. More...
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative actively helps transform agrifood systems by creating more opportunities - Paraguay
31.07.2024
The Paraguay 2024 Rural Investment Forum took place recently, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. During this important event, Máximo Torero, Chief Economist, detailed that “In this Investment Forum, we presented the Hand-in-Hand methodology and how it can help Paraguay advance its investments," More....
Paraguay gears up for the 2024 National Rural Investment Forum under FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative
17.07.2024
Paraguay is preparing to host the much-anticipated 2024 National Rural Investment Forum organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). More....
Republic of Korea: Hand-in-hand from strength to strength
02.07.2024
In the Republic of Korea, from 20-21 June, five countries in the Asia-Pacific region presented their prioritised agrifood investment proposals, ahead of the HIH Investment Forum 2024 planned from 15–17 October at headquarters. More...
FAO conducts global trainings on an innovative tool to enhance climate mitigation in agricultural investments under Hand-in-Hand Initiative
24.05.2024
April and May 2024 marked a significant stride towards combating climate change as FAO successfully conducted a series of training sessions online on the EX-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT) across four regions. More...
Farmers meet potential business partners at the Hand-in-Hand National Investment Forum in Peru
24.05.2024
Thanks to the collaborative efforts between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) in Peru, sustainable investments have been promoted to support small-scale producers in the regions of Junín, Huancavelica, and Cajamarca. More...
Ethiopia launches National Investment Forum in a bold step towards fostering sustainable agrifood systems development
24.05.2024
In a significant move to transform its agricultural sector, the Government of Ethiopia has rolled out the National Food Systems Transformation and a 10-Year Prosperity Plan (2021-2030) alongside the Ten in Ten Program. More...
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative unveils exciting prospects for the transformation of Sao Tome and Principe's blue economy
11.05.2024
In a significant development and through collaborative efforts with FAO and the World Bank, the Government of Sao Tome and Principe (STP) has launched a report titled “Charting a Blue Course Investment Projects for the Blue Economy Transition in São Tomé e Principe”. More...
Bhutan AgriFood Trade Investment Forum 2024
25.04.2024
Bhutan will unveil its ambitious roadmap at the Bhutan AgriFood Trade Investment Forum (BATIF) 2024. This event, scheduled from 15 to 19 May 2024, is a result of Bhutan's active participation in various regional and international forums, including FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HIHI) Investment Forum. More...
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New study identifies priorities for agricultural development in Guatemala
29/02/2024
A recent study published in Spanish by FAO and entitled “Tipología de microrregiones en el sector agrícola de Guatemala: Una herramienta para priorizar inversiones en el marco de la Iniciativa Mano de la Mano” has unveiled an in-depth analysis of microregion typologies for agricultural production in Guatemala. More...
