The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was established in 1945. Headquartered in Rome, Italy. Its leader is Gu Dongyu since June 23, 2019. FAO is a specialized agency of the UN to carry out individual and collective activities to improve the supply of agricultural products to the population, and also to coordinate the work of intergovernmental organizations on agricultural development issues. FAO operates in 191 countries and has representation in more than 130 countries. The head of FAO's partnership and coordination office in Azerbaijan is Melek Cakmak. Azerbaijan has been a member of FAO since October 20, 1995. The project coordination office of FAO has been operating in Azerbaijan since 2007. The powers of the coordination office have been exercised by the partnership and coordination office in Azerbaijan since the fall of 2015. During its membership in the FAO organization, the Government of Azerbaijan received support from the FAO for the implementation of various development and emergency preparedness projects in order to increase productivity in agriculture, as well as for the implementation and acceleration of agricultural reforms and positive solutions to many challenges related to food security in the country.
Projects implemented by FAO in Azerbaijan:
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FAO Azerbaijan Partnership Program Projects (FATP) |
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Name of the project |
goal |
Implementation period |
Implementing organization |
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Sustainable development and implementation of sheep production and food value chain in Azerbaijan |
Sustainable development of sheep breeding production in Azerbaijan and creation of appropriate food value chain |
2018-2022 years |
FAO |
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Development of cattle breeding in Azerbaijan through the creation of effective breeding and feeding systems of cattle breeding animals |
Development of cattle breeding in Azerbaijan through the creation of effective breeding and feeding systems of cattle breeding animals |
2018-2022 years |
FAO |
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Creation of a national system for the production of healthy seed potatoes in Azerbaijan |
Development of an efficient and sustainable seed-propagation system using modern tissue culture capabilities to restore food and commercial potato production |
2018-2022 years |
FAO |
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A project to increase agricultural employment |
To support the creation of new jobs among talented young people living in rural areas by identifying and supporting income-generating activities in the agricultural sector |
2019-2022 years |
FAO |
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Advocacy activities and project preparation for the FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Program |
Developing individual projects to be financed on the basis of FATP, as well as strengthening FAO and FATP promotion through raising awareness of FAO and FATP projects at the national level |
2018-2022 years |
FAO |
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Developing individual projects to be financed on the basis of FATP, as well as strengthening FAO and FATP promotion through raising awareness of FAO and FATP projects at the national level |
To increase the opportunities of women to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas and to create equal conditions for them, achieving significant results in the direction of increasing food security and employment in rural areas through the elimination of socio-economic barriers that limit rural women's access to financial and other resources |
2020-2022 years |
FAO |
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Acceleration of Efficiency and Sustainability in Hazelnut Farming in Azerbaijan (HAZER) |
Improving hazelnut cultivation systems leading to improved production, incomes, social equity and environmental protection, and strengthening the capacity of farmers and agricultural extension specialists in terms of quality and safety requirements. |
2020-2023 years |
FAO |
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Support to the Agrarian Services Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the improvement of certification, expertise and laboratory processes based on international experience |
Strengthening the potential of the Agrarian Services Laboratory, Expertise and Certification Center of the Agrarian Services Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to improve certification, expertise and laboratory practices based on international experience |
2022-2025 years |
FAO |
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Support for Structural Reform and Strategic Development of Agrarian Services Agency |
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the provision of animal and plant health and food safety in the country through the organization of veterinary, phytosanitary, technical control services and improvement of activities in the fields of seed production. |
2022-2024 years |
FAO |
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Technical Partnership Program Projects (TCP) |
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Strengthening agricultural advisory services |
To better respond to current and future challenges in the Agriculture sector and ultimately improve the living standards of the rural population, support sustainable agricultural advisory services, support the implementation of Government efforts within the framework of strategy and effective cooperation |
2019-2022 years |
FAO |
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Development of sustainable and inclusive local agriculture and food systems in the northwestern region of Azerbaijan |
Strengthening the business environment for inclusive and efficient agriculture and food systems supported by community-based agricultural advisory services in the northwestern region of Azerbaijan. |
2019-2022 years |
FAO |
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Management of pesticide circulation and decontamination of persistent organic pollutants in Central Asian countries and Turkey |
To reduce the release of POPs into the environment from unusable pesticide stocks and contaminated sites and to strengthen capacity for proper pesticide management |
2019-2022 years |
FAO |
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FAO Turkey Partnership Program Projects (FTTP) |
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Strengthening regional cooperation and national capacities for management of wheat rust diseases and selection for disease resistance in Central Asia and the Caucasus |
Improving food supply and livelihood of economic subjects and rural population in Central Asia and the Caucasus |
2020-2024 years |
FAO |
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Reducing food waste and waste in the countries of the Subregional Office for Central Asia |
Quantitative and qualitative reductions in levels of food waste and waste in program areas resulting in reduced national contribution to climate change and reduced pressure on national food systems for production growth required by population and income growth, urbanization and changing consumption preferences and patterns |
2019-2022 years |
FAO |