Events and Opportunities

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we recognize the critical role women play in Rural Communication Services (RCS), ensuring that vital information reaches even the most remote communities. Women in RCS are not only communicators—they are advocates, educators, and change-makers who bridge knowledge gaps and empower rural populations through inclusive and participatory communication. In this article, we highlight the contributions of women in RCS, their struggles, and the impact of

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL 10 JULY 2024! The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) and the Office of Innovation (OIN)  are delighted to announce the launch of the Global Innovation Challenge on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization and Farmer Field Schools for small-scale producers Apply here! THE GAP Sustainable agricultural mechanization (SAM) is crucial for increasing productivity, creating jobs, and generating income in rural communities. However, rural communities, especially youth and women,

The Global farmer field schools platform in FAO’s Office of Innovation is excited to announce the launch of the Innovation award on farmer field schools for sustainable agrifood systems! This award will help collect, celebrate and share impactful innovations in the implementation of FFS in support of transition towards sustainable agrifood systems, including through agroecology. Who Can Apply? Anyone involved in FFS, including program developers, managers, producers, facilitators, trainers, project/programme teams, development organizations, social entrepreneurs,

February 13— In celebration of World Radio Day 2024 with the theme “Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating”, the Communication for Development regional platforms, YenKasa Africa, ComDev Asia and Onda Rural, spotlight their Rural Radio Initiative 2023 as part of their commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and rural development. The Rural Radio Initiative 2023 was implemented in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America through the three virtual platforms using a