The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed a handbook to help countries measure their foodborne disease burden and identify food safety system needs and data gaps so they can strengthen national infrastructure and better protect people’s health
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AAK, Mars partner in sustainable shea initiative to empower women in West Africa
AAK has partnered with global confectionery, food, and pet care company Mars, several leading NGOs, and an impact investment fund to create a public-private partnership
World Bank approves US$150mn to help small agriculture producers and fishers
The World Bank has approved US$150mn grant from the International Development Association (IDA) in support of the first phase of Mozambique’s Sustainable Rural Economy Programme
MSC helps transport mangoes from Africa to Europe
Colourful, juicy and packed with vitamins: it’s easy to see why mangoes are becoming more and more popular around the world
World Bank to support development of agri-food sector in Cote d’Ivoire
The World Bank has approved US$250mn in total financing from IDA to support the development of the agri-food sector and the creation of thousands of jobs in rural areas of Cote d’Ivoire