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UNDP and FAO hold first virtual dialogue on youth digital innovation solutions for food and agriculture

Singapore – In a time where digital transformation is driving change in all areas, agriculture is no exception. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased food insecurity globally, given the disruptions in our supply chains. There are many tools and technologies that can help farmers in developing countries adopt more efficient and sustainable production methods, reduce the burden of labour-intensive tasks, and manage their farms better to help build a more resilient, sustainable and productive food system.

Date:  19/08/2020

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The UNDP Global Centre in Singapore, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recently co-hosted the first virtual Digital Innovation Dialogue on Youth Digital Innovation Solutions for Food and Agriculture. The session showcased innovative technologies and business models from entrepreneurs that are solving agricultural challenges around the world, and sought to inspire FAO offices to look at how youth can drive digital transformation for agriculture.

Full text available here: https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/news-centre/news/2020/UNDP_FAO_first_dialogue_youth_digital_innovation_solutions_food_agriculture.html

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