Rural communication services for family farming in Africa
Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. [Author] |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2024-04-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789251387030 |
ISBN-13 | : 9251387036 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Global Action Plan of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF) recognizes the need to promote Rural Communication Services (RCS) to advance sustainable food systems. [Author] RCS comprise demand-led communication processes, media applications and institutional arrangements to respond to the needs of family farmers and rural populations in a sustained and inclusive manner. [Author] This report summarizes the results and takeaways of online consultations and a virtual Regional Forum on RCS for Family Farming in Africa, organized in 2022 by Yenkasa Africa, a regional communication initiative, in collaboration with FAO, farmers’ organizations, rural institutions and communication networks. [Author]