Rome emergency meeting rallies to aid Horn of Africa “Window of opportunity” exists to support affected populations to resume their livelihoods Rome – The international community rallied today to the aid of drought- and famine-affected populations in the Horn of Africa with an immediate, twin-track programme designed to avert an imminent humanitarian catastrophe and build long-term […]

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New fund for livestock biodiversity management at FAO Will offer grants to developing countries Rome – Germany, Norway and Switzerland have contributed a first donation of $1,000,000 to a new, FAO-managed fund designed to help developing countries conserve and sustainably use their livestock breeds. The fund will provide financing for individual projects submitted by countries in support […]

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