Overview of the WFP Global SSTC Initiative with MARA of China

Partnership has been built in areas like value chain development, post-harvest loss (PHL) and disaster risk reduction.

WFP's Strategic Processes in 2021-2022

In 2021, WFP rolled out an independent evaluation of the WFP Policy on SSTC (2015) to assess its relevance, effectiveness, coherence and sustainability as well as its implementation from 2015 to 2020.

Review of WFP China COE's Engagement in 2022

WFP China COE joins synergy with peer agencies in South-South Cooperation.

Synergy Meeting & Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Rice Value Chain Development

Through South-South Cooperation, the experience and lessons learned at the technical and policy level from China could assist the African rice stakeholders.

Thematic Study on China's Latest Sci-tech-Powered Rural Transformation Trends and Practices Unveiled

A thematic study covering the latest trends and practices associated with digital technology-driven rural transformation in China was released at the 2022 International Forum on Digital Technology Empowering Rural Transformation, which was held online on Nov. 25.

Concept Video: Sci-tech Empowering Rural Transformation

Practices such as "cloud classroom", drone spraying of pesticides, livestream to help selling agricultural products in the wake of the epidemic have demonstrated the Chinese wisdom in science and technology to foster rural development.

Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation Report 2022

Practical new technologies and the latest practices in empowering agricultural value chain development are highlighted in this report.

2022 International Forum on Digital Technology Empowering Rural Transformation

Empowering Rural Transformation aims to sort out and summarize the development trend of science and technology empowered rural areas, select cases and experiences emerged, especially innovative practices with sustainability, application and popularization.

Seminar on Post-harvest Loss Management for National Food Security

The Seminar aims to provide insightful discussions on national grain reserves system and digitalized technologies for food systems transformation.

Join Hands to Promote and Innovate Knowledge Sharing on Poverty Reduction Practices: A Record of Three Rounds of Global Solicitation of Poverty Reduction Case Studies

The campaign aims to solicit outstanding poverty reduction case studies and pool in the strengths of all parties to contribute their wisdom on poverty reduction, encouraging organizations and individuals from around the world to submit case studies and share best practices.

2022 International Seminar on Global Poverty Reduction Partnerships

2022 International Seminar on Global Poverty Reduction Partnerships is an institutionalized international platform for sharing poverty reduction experiences.

Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices (Fourth Call)

About 100 best case studies are expected to be selected in 2023, and will be shared and promoted around the world.

Brief Introduction of the Central Agricultural Broadcasting and Television School

CABTS has abundant teaching resources and all-media teaching methods.

Dr. Qu's Video Speech for 2022 World Food Day

WFP will be full support of this year’s World Food Day theme of “Leave No One Behind” by promoting innovations and leveraging each other’s experiences and technical advantages, as we believe, together we can make a difference in improving global food security and nutrition.

2022 Année de la nutrition de l'Union africaine

Rôles, défis et opportunités pour la fortification des aliments dans la lutte contre la malnutrition et le renforcement de la résilience nutritionnelle des communautés.

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Webinar on Agricultural Risks for Legume Production Covering the Agricultural Cycle

The goal of this project is to strengthen community-level capacity for investment in food production for smallholder farmers.

Webinar on Key Technologies of Sweet Potato Processing and Comprehensive Utilization of its by-Products

Promote the use of many delicious, nutritious and potentially profitable food products that can be prepared from orange-fleshed sweet potatoes.

South-South Cooperation Dialogue on Rural Youth Development Invigorated by E-commerce

Rural youth entrepreneurship fostering, especially on e-commerce, facilitates the agriculture value chain development in this modern society.

Seminar on Cassava Value Chain Development

Cassava value chain is one of prioritized topics for WFP China COE to facilitate thematic knowledge and experience sharing through South-South Cooperation.

Workshop on Climate Smart Mechanization for Transforming Agriculture in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas

The workshop will gather and deliberate on the cutting-edge and innovative mechanization technologies and solutions for arid and semi-arid areas

Training Course on Cassava Food Processing Technology for Developing Countries

Cassava value chain, Introduction of edible cassava varieties, Baking and cooking of cassava food

Webinar on Nutrition and School Feeding

WFP Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation (WFP China COE), WFP Centre of Excellence in Brazil (WFP Brazil COE), and Regional Centre of Excellence against Hunger and Malnutrition (CERFAM) will co-organise a Webinar on Nutrition and School Feeding on 30 June 2022.

The Workshop on Flood Response – Henan Case

The Workshop on Flood Response – Henan Case, was organized on 19 May. Dr. Qu Sixi delivered the opening remarks and pointed out that China’s experience could support other developing countries to improve the capability of flood response and resilience through South-South Cooperation.

Seminar on Juncao Technology Application for Climate Adaptation

WFP Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation (WFP China COE), CERFAM, China National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology and National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC) co-organised the Seminar on Juncao Technology Application for Climate Adaptation on 11 April.

Training Workshop on Value Chain Development for Smallholders through South-South Cooperation

During 29 July to 7 August 2018, WFP China Office, supported by Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China (MARA), organized the Training Workshop on Value Chain Development for Smallholders through South- South Cooperation in Beijing, Zhejiang and Hainan provinces of China.

Training Workshop on Harvesting and Post-Harvest Mechanization to Support Food Security in Asia and Africa

During 21 to 27 May 2018, WFP China Office, together with ESCAP-CSAM and Nanjing Research Institute of Agricultural Mechanization of China (NRIAM) jointly organized a Training Workshop on Harvesting and Post-Harvest Mechanization to support Food Security in Asia and Africa in Shanghai and cities in Jiangsu.

Workshop on Sustainable Mechanization for Smallholder Farmers in Asia and Africa

During 12 to 15 May 2019, a TrainingWorkshop onSustainable Mechanization for Smallholder Farmers in Asia and Africa in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals was held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.

Study Tour for Rural Value Chain Development

During 18 to 20 April 2019, a training workshop for youth leadership program in agriculture was held in Mengla County, Yunnan Province.

Study Tour on Grain Marketing and Storage Management at 2019 Grain Trade Conference

During 20 to 22 June 2019, a Study tour on Grain Marketing and Storage during 2019 Grain Trade Conference was successfully conducted in Zhengzhou, Henan Province.

Joint Webinar on Exchange and Learning on Improving Value Chain to Support Sustainable Food System (Brazzaville)

A Joint Webinar on Exchange and Learning on Improving Value Chain to Support Sustainable Food System was held on December 16 and 17, 2020 both offline in Brazzaville and online.

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China Nicaragua INTA-PMA Bioinsumos

The project foresees the exchange of experiences with an expert from China on the production of organic biological inputs for basic grains and vegetable crops.

Joint Initiative on Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation in China-Africa Rice Value Chain

Agricultural exchanges and cooperation have always been an important area and a major component of China-Africa friendship, with a long history, solid foundation and fruitful achievements.

Workshop on Innovative Smallholder Market Access

This Workshop aims to share China's innovative model and pragmatic practice to support smallholders' grain storage and processing, improving the smallholder market access and resilience against market risks.

Case Study of WFP- UNOSSC Rice Value Chain Project in Cote D'Ivoire

Share China's experience and solutions for food systems transformation, especially on Post-harvest Loss Management

Kenya Project: Improving the Transformation Segment of the Food System in Arid and Semi-arid Lands

It aims to build expertise of smallholder farmers and county government officials, as well as forge new partnerships, to address challenges in the transformation segment of the food system in Kenya's arid and semi- arid lands.

Sri Lanka Project: Resilience Building for Smallholder Farmers against Climate Risks

This pilot project aims to equip smallholder farmers in Monaragala and Anuradhapura districts as well as government rural extension officers with relevant knowledge, skills and technologies to increase productivity and reduce post-harvest losses while enhancing access to markets.

COVID-19 Opportunity Fund Projects

In 2021, a total of eight countries – Armenia, Burundi, El-Salvador, Guinea, Madagascar, Libya, Zambia and Ethiopia – were included in the Opportunity Fund. The thematic areas forthose countries were divided into four main areas, which are e-commerce, value chain, post-harvest loss management and climate resilience.

Strengthening the Capacity of Smallholder Farmers to Supply Fortified Cassava Products to Local Markets

Promoting the Participation of Smallholder Farmers in Public Food Procurement in Order to Improve the Nutrition of School Age Children

Strengthening Central and Local Government Capacity in Support of Gender-Transformative Public Policies to Increase Productivity and Access to Markets of Smallholder Farmers

Strengthening Central and Local Government Capacity in Support of Gender-Transformative Public Policies to Increase Productivity and Access to Markets of Smallholder Farmers.

Sustainable Agriculture and Value Chain Development

Following the cooperation framework with UNOSSC, WFP China COE collaborated with the Foreign Economic Cooperation Centre (FECC) of MARA, supported by WFP Nepal Country Office, UNDP Nepal Country Office, and local authority in Khajura Rural Municipality of Nepal, to implement this project supporting the smallholder capacity-building in Nepal in horticultural and livestock production and agriculture value chain development.

Improving the Transformation Segment of the Food System in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands through Market-Based, Cost-Efficient and Scalable Solutions for Smallholders

Improving the Transformation Segment of the Food System in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands through Market-Based, Cost-Efficient and Scalable Solutions for Smallholders in Kenya.

Strengthening the Resilience and Livelihoods of Vulnerable Smallholder Farmers to Climate-Related Risks

In 2021, strengthening the Resilience and Livelihoods of Vulnerable Smallholder Farmers to Climate-Related Risks in Sri Lanka.

China-Africa Rice Value Chain Development Initiative

WFP China COE and CERFAM implemented this project in Côte d'Ivoire to facilitate South-South knowledge-sharing and expertise transfer in advancing rice value chain development.

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