Podcasts about fao

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia uhakika wa chakula, na takwimu za afya za janga la COVID-19 kusababisha vifo, muda wa kuishi na hali ya afya na ustawi kwa ujumla. Makala tunakwenda nchini Tanzania na mashinani nchini DRC, kulikoni?Ukosefu wa uhakika wa kupata chakula na utapiamlo kwa watoto uliongezeka kwa mwaka wa sita mfululizo mwaka 2024, na kuwatumbukiza mamilioni ya watu karibu na baa la njaa, huku wengine wakiepuka kutokana na misaada ya kimkakati. Imesema Ripoti ya Kimataifa kuhusu Janga la Chakula (GRFC) iliyotolewa leo huko Roma, Italia na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO.Ripoti ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani (WHO) ya takwimu za afya duniani iliyochapishwa jana Mei 15 ikionesha athari kubwa zaidi za kiafya zilizosababishwa na janga la COVID-19 kuhusu vifo, muda wa kuishi na hali ya afya na ustawi kwa ujumla, imeweka wazi kuwa katika kipindi cha miaka miwili pekee, kati ya mwaka 2019 na 2021, matarajio ya kuishi yalipungua kwa mwaka mmoja na miezi nane  ikiwa ni maporomoko makubwa zaidi katika historia ya hivi karibuni hali iliyobatilisha mafanikio ya afya yaliyopatikana kwa muongo mmoja.Katika makala Leah Mushi anatupeleka nchini Tanzania kusikia namna wanawake wenye ulemavu walivyoweza kujikwamua kutoka kwenye changamoto mbalimbali ikiwemo za kiuchumi na kuchangamkia fursa za uongozi.Na katika fursa ni yake Bernadette Kambonesa, mkimbizi wa ndani kutoka kijiji cha Bogoro, jimboni Ituri nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC akizungumzia manufaa yatokanayo na uwepo wa Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kulinda Amani nchini humo (MONUSCO).Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!

Ukosefu wa uhakika wa kupata chakula na utapiamlo kwa watoto uliongezeka kwa mwaka wa sita mfululizo mwaka 2024, na kuwatumbukiza mamilioni ya watu karibu na baa la njaa, huku wengine wakiepuka kutokana na misaada ya kimkakati. Imesema Ripoti ya Kimataifa kuhusu Janga la Chakula (GRFC) iliyotolewa leo huko Roma, Italia na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO. Flora Nducha anakutaarifu kwa muhtasari.

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Dans cet épisode, la FAO appelle à une surveillance accrue alors que l'Europe fait face à sa plus grande flambée de fièvre aphteuse depuis des décennies ; la FAO appelle à des mesures de lutte précoce contre le criquet pèlerin en Afrique du Nord-Ouest ; et l'Indice FAO des prix des produits alimentaires a augmenté en avril.  Producteurs: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita,  Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud  Son: Eric Deleu  Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei  ©FAO/Hashim Azizi 

En este episodio, la FAO urge a reforzar la vigilancia mientras Europa enfrenta su mayor brote de fiebre aftosa en décadas; la FAO pide tomar medidas rápidas para combatir la langosta del desierto en el noroeste de África; y el índice de precios de los alimentos de la FAO sube en abril. Productores: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presentador: Heriberto Araujo Sonido: Eric Deleu Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Hashim Azizi 

  In this episode, FAO urges enhanced surveillance as Europe faces its largest foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in decades; a call by FAO for early desert locust control measures in Northwest Africa; and the FAO Food Price Index rose in April.   Producer: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Ruki Inoshita Sound: Eric Deleu Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Hashim Azizi

Le scénario sur le marché du riz se confirme : le retour mi-octobre des exportations indiennes, après des mois de restrictions, a fait considérablement baisser les prix. Ceux qui pariaient en début d'année sur une baisse qui allait se poursuivre, ont eu raison. La baisse n'a pas cessé depuis mi-octobre. Le marché s'est effondré un peu plus en avril, après l'annonce par New Delhi de la levée des dernières restrictions sur le riz brisé. Globalement, les prix ont chuté de 35% par rapport à leur sommet de 2024. La première explication, c'est que l'Inde est partie pour exporter autant qu'en 2022, une année record. Les dernières prévisions font état de 23 millions de tonnes qui pourraient être exportées cette année, voire 24 millions, selon le groupe Olam Agri India cité par l'agence Reuters. L'autre facteur qui explique cette baisse des prix est le niveau très élevé des stocks qui rassure les acheteurs et qui contribue à apaiser le marché. Rien qu'en Inde, les stocks de riz, y compris le riz non décortiqué, dans les entrepôts gouvernementaux s'élevaient à plus de 63 millions de tonnes au 1er avril, c'est près de cinq fois l'objectif fixé par le gouvernement indien de 13,6 millions de tonnes, selon l'agence Reuters.Relance des achats Les stocks grossissent aussi en Thaïlande et au Vietnam, deux exportateurs qui n'arrivent plus à concurrencer les prix bas de l'Inde et exportent donc moins cette année. Au niveau mondial, on a dépassé 200 millions de tonnes de stock, c'est l'équivalent d'environ 38% de la consommation annuelle.Début 2025, de nombreux importateurs hésitaient à passer commande, même après une première baisse des prix. Mais la chute qui s'est poursuivie les a convaincus de relancer leurs achats. Parmi eux, on trouve des pays africains, Sénégal, Bénin, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, mais aussi les Philippines.Stabilisation des prix Ces achats ont certainement contribué à la stabilisation des prix. Ils ont arrêté de chuter depuis fin avril en Inde, au Vietnam et au Pakistan, seuls les prix thaïlandais ont augmenté de près de 5% depuis début avril, en grande partie en raison du raffermissement du bath par rapport au dollar, explique Patricio Mendez del Villar, économiste au Cirad, le Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement, et éditeur de la note de conjoncture Osiriz.Cette stabilisation est peut-être aussi due à un creux dans la saison de production asiatique et au fait que la roupie indienne s'est renforcée, ce qui soutient les prix du riz en dollar. Plusieurs acteurs du négoce estiment qu'un prix plancher a peut-être été atteint sans pour autant que l'on assiste à un véritable rebond.Offre mondiale recordCes prix bas pourraient se prolonger plusieurs mois, car fondamentalement, la production mondiale s'annonce bonne et le marché a intégré que l'Indonésie, qui avait acheté 4 millions de tonnes l'année dernière, serait beaucoup moins demandeuse cette année.Le bureau météorologique indien prévoit des pluies de mousson supérieures à la moyenne pour la deuxième année consécutive en 2025, ce qui stimulera la production de cet automne. L'offre mondiale de riz, y compris les stocks, devrait atteindre un niveau record de 543,6 millions de tonnes contre 535,4 millions de tonnes l'année précédente et dépasser de 27% la demande cette année, selon les estimations de l'Organisation pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO).Les riziculteurs africains en profiteront-ils ?En raison des perspectives de production, l'Association indienne des exportateurs de riz s'attend à ce que les prix fluctuent d'ici à la fin de l'année dans une petite fourchette de 10 dollars autour de 390 dollars la tonne pour le riz brisé à 5%.C'est une bonne nouvelle pour les consommateurs, mais pas forcément pour les producteurs asiatiques, ni pour les riziculteurs africains, car quand le riz importé est si compétitif, ils ont plus de mal à écouler leurs volumes sur les marchés urbains, et sont moins incités à planter l'année suivante. « Les politiques d'autosuffisance volent en éclats dès que les prix mondiaux baissent », résume Patricio Mendez del Villar.À lire aussiLa baisse des cours du riz ralentit considérablement les achats

Jornal da ONU, com Felipe de Carvalho:*Influenciadores estrangeiros destacam “calor humano” da língua portuguesa*Na COP30, São Tomé e Príncipe buscará apoio internacional para ação climática*FAO alerta para riscos de uso de suplementos alimentares sem orientação*A liberdade das pessoas depende da liberdade de imprensa, diz António Guterres

Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news all eyes are now turning to the US Fed and the results of their meeting about to start.But first up in the US, the widely-watched ISM services PMI for April came in better than expected with a modest expansion, off a nine month low in March. New orders drove the result as did higher inventories. Employment contracted again. Activity was little-changed but still expanding. However price pressures jumped to their highest since February 2023.This contrasts with the globally-benchmarked S&P Global/Markit version which reported its slowest growth for 17 months amid subdued demand and a slump in business confidence and rising costs. Financial markets are preferring to look at the ISM one, however.All eyes now turn to Thursday's (NZT) US Federal Reserve board meeting where most observers think they will hold policy unchanged to see how the price impact of tariffs works out.There was a well supported UST 3yr bond auction this morning and that delivered a median yield of 3.77%, up slightly from 3.70% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.In Washington, there are still no tariff deals. There are negotiations but it seems no-one is rolling over in the way the new US Administration assumed.And as you will already probably know, Warren Buffett has announced his retirement as CEO at the end of this year, when he will be aged 95 years. But he will remain chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.In Canada, things aren't good with their service sector suffering a steep contraction of activity in April.And recession fears are putting a real downer on their real estate markets.Across the Pacific, China is still on holiday. Singapore's April retail sales weakened from March, down a sharpish -2.8% to leave them up just 1.1% from the same month a year ago. Car sales were a significant factor in the month-on-month drop, but not all of it.The results of the weekend's Singaporean general election are in and there was no surprise that they had engineered a dominant win for their ruling PAP party, enough to retain their two-thirds-and-more majority. They won 87 of the 98 seats 'contested' with 67% of the vote. Their courts ensured the opposition could only run weak candidates. They have a 'democracy' in name only.Post-election in Australia, the ASX200 fell -1.0%, and their benchmark 10 year bond rose +10 bps from pre-election levels. Investors think they are facing at least six more years of a Labor-led government, three at least with a majority-Labor government.The key trends in the Aussie election were a stark gender divide with women overwhelmingly repelled by the Liberals, immigrant votes, including Chinese votes, increasingly attracted to Labor, and the rise and rise of Teal candidates (who are social liberals, economic conservatives). The opposition Liberal Party are likely to compound their mistakes by selecting two older socially conservative men to the top leadership.The other notable trend from the Aussie election was the near wipeout of the Greens. Even their leader is having trouble holding his seat.Global food prices rose in April but are only back to the same level they were in 2023 and well below March 2022 levels. But the rise was largely down to rises for meat (up +4.3% from year-ago levels), and especially dairy (up +23% on the same basis).The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.34%, unchanged from this time yesterday.Oil prices are weaker again, down -US$1 at just on US$57/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$60/bbl. These are still four year lows, hurt by the combination of easing global demand along with rising output.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.6 USc, down -20 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.3 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 52.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.9 and up +10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today down -1.0% from yesterday at US$94,803. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.1%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka katika mkoa wa Mwanza kaskazini magharibi mwa Tanzania ambapo vijana wameshika hatamu kuboresha mustakabali wao. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari  na mashinani tunasalia hapa makao makuu.Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kudumisha Amani nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC, MONUSCO, umeikaribisha kusainiwa kwa “Azimio la Kanuni” tarehe 25 Aprili 2025 mjini Washington, D.C chini ya usimamizi wa Wizara ya mambo ya nje ya Marekani, kati ya serikali za DRC na Rwanda kwa lengo la kulinda rai ana kutekeleza azimio la Baraza la Usalama namba 2773 (2025).Mkurugenzi wa Mawasiliano wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la msaada kwa wakimbizi wa Kipalestina UNRWA, Juliette Touma, akizungumza na waandishi wa habri mjini Geneva kwa njia ya video kutoka mji mkuu wa Jordan, Amman, wakati  kuzingirwa kwa Ukanda wa Gaza kukikaribia kuingia mwezi wa pili amesema “Mzingiro wa Gaza ni muuaji wa kimya muuaji wa watoto, wazee, na watu walioko katika mazingira magumu zaidi. Mzingiro huu unamaanisha kwamba familia nzima, watu saba au wanane wanalazimika kushirikiana kopo moja la maharagwe au njegere”.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO limezitaka nchi za Kaskazini Magharibi mwa Afrika kuongeza ufuatiliaji na kuchukua hatua za mapema kudhibiti makundi ya nzige wa jangwani. Hii ni baada ya nzige wakubwa na makundi madogo kutoka ukanda wa Sahel kuhamia maeneo ya kusini mwa Sahara, hasa katikati ya Algeria, magharibi mwa Libya, na kusini mwa Tunisia tangu Februari hadi Machi mwaka huu.Na katika mashinani fursa ni yake Maruping Onkemetse Mkurugenzi na Mwanzilishi wa Kituo cha Msaada wa Familia, shirika linaloongozwa na wanawake wa asili  katika Wilaya ya Gantsi, kijiji cha Chobokwane nchini Botswana anayeshiriki mkutano unaoendelea hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa wa Jukwaa la Watu wa Asili akizungumzia alichojifunza hadi sasa.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

Dans cet épisode, la FAO renforce son intervention d'urgence aux agriculteurs dont les moyens d'existence ont été gravement affectés par le séisme dévastateur qui a frappé le Myanmar le 28 mars ; la Chine rejoint la lutte mondiale contre la pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée; et la FAO lance une nouvelle initiative mondiale pour renforcer le suivi mondial des efforts de restauration des écosystèmes.  Producteurs: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita,  Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud Son: Eric Deleu Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei ©FAO 

En este episodio, la FAO incrementa su ayuda de emergencia para los campesinos afectados por el devastador terremoto que azotó Myanmar el 28 de marzo; China se une a la lucha mundial contra la pesca ilegal, no declarada y no reglamentada; y la FAO lanza una nueva iniciativa para fortalecer el seguimiento de la restauración de los ecosistemas.    Productores: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presentador: Heriberto Araujo Sonido: Eric Deleu Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei ©FAO 

In this episode, FAO scales up its emergency response for farmers whose livelihoods have been severely affected by the devasting earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28; China joins the global fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing ; and FAO launches a new global initiative to strengthen global tracking of ecosystem restoration efforts.  Producer: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Ruki Inoshita Sound: Eric Deleu Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei ©FAO   

O Brasil tem o 4ª maior rebanho equino do mundo, com aproximadamente 5,7 milhões de animais, segundo a Organização das Nações Unidas para a Agricultura e Alimentação (FAO). Conheça, a seguir, as 5 raças de cavalos mais populares do Brasil. Esperamos que você goste!

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia hali ya kibinadamu katika ukanda wa Gaza, na harakati za utekelezaji wa Azimio la Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu haki za watu wa asili. Makala tunasalia hapa hapa makao makuu na mashinani tunakwenda nchini Burundi, kulikoni?Hali si hali huko Ukanda wa Gaza eneo la Palestina linalokaliwa na Israeli ambako wakimbizi wa ndani wanakabiliwa na hatari za kiafya ambako panya na wadudu kama vile viroboto na  nzi wamesambaa kutokana na mlundikano wa taka na  ukosefu wa huduma muhimu kama vile maji safi na salama.Hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa, mkutano wa 24 wa Jukwaa la Kudumu la Watu wa jamii za asili (UNPFII) linaendelea kujadili utekelezaji wa Azimio la Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu haki za watu wa asili  na kubaini mbinu bora za kushughulikia changamoto zinazowakabili. Miongoni mwa shiriki wa jukwaa hilo nimwakilishii wa Shirika la Ereto Solidarity Funds ambaye  amepata fursa ya kuzungumza na Sharon Jebichii wa Idhaa ya Kiswahili ya Umoja wa Mataifa.Makala ikiwa leo ni Siku ya Kimataifa ya Kitabu na Haki Miliki ambapo kila mwaka tarehe kama ya leo siku hii huadhimishwa ili kutambua nguvu ya vitabu kama daraja kati ya vizazi na vizazi na tamaduni mbalimbali. Anold Kayanda wa Idhaa hii amezungumza na mwandishi maarufu wa vitabu vya elimu, Uchumi na uhamiaji, Ernest Makulilo mkazi wa Marekani katika jimbo la Missouri.Na mashinani kupitia video iliyoandaliwa na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO fursa ni yake Meena Poudel kutoka nchini Nepal, Kusini mwa Asia ambaye ni Katibu wa kikundi cha wanawake watumiaji wa msitu ambacho kinabadilisha takataka za misitu kuwa mbolea rafiki kwa mazingira huku pia wakijipatia kipato."Mwenyeji wako ni Flora Nducha, karibu!  

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina ambayo inatupeleka Msasani nchini Tanzania kusikia namna vijana na serikali wanavyolinda Mama Dunia. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari ujumbe wa Katibu Mkuu, watoto kulinda mazingira DRC, na kifo cha Papa Francis.Ikiwa leo ni siku ya kimataifa ya Mama Dunia, ikilenga kuchagiza hatua ya kuhifadhi sayari dunia, Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres ametumia neno ‘homa' kuwa inakumba dunia hivi sasa kutokana na viwango vya joto vinavyoongezeka kila mwaka. Hata hivyo amesema majawabu ya kutibu homa hiyo yapo ikiwemo kutumia nishati rejelezi ambayo ni rahisi, ina afya na salama kuliko nishati kisukuku.Huko nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, kando ya mapigano yanayotikisa eneo la mashariki mwa nchi, watoto wamechukua hatua kulinda sayari dunia kwa kuhifadhi misitu kwenye taifa hilo ambako ukataji miti kiholela umefurutu ada.Kufuatia kifo cha Kiongozi wa Kanisa Katoliki duniani, Papa Francis hapo jana Jumatatu, ambaye maziko yake yamepangwa kufanyika Jumamosi wiki hii, mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa yameendelea kukumbuka mchango wake wa kutetea walio taabuni. Mathalani shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia wakimbizi, UNHCR limekumbuka wito wake wa kutaka kila mtu kukaribisha, kusindikiza na kujumuisha wale wote wanaobisha hodi kwenye milango yao.Na mashinani  kupitia video iliyoandaliwa na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO fursa ni yake Meena Poudel kutoka nchini Nepal, Kusini mwa Asia ambaye ni Katibu wa kikundi cha wanawake watumiaji wa msitu ambacho kinabadilisha takataka za misitu kuwa mbolea rafiki kwa mazingira huku pia wakijipatia kipato."Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

En este episodio, conversamos con Francisco Riquelme, ingeniero forestal de la FAO, sobre la restauración de bosques nativos como estrategia clave para prevenir incendios forestales. Abordamos el uso de técnicas de pastoreo con cabras para reducir el material combustible y evitar la propagación del fuego hacia las copas de los árboles. Además, destacó la importancia de la planificación ambiental y la colaboración con comunidades locales en labores de vigilancia y alerta temprana.

This episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast delves into the unique background of LTC Lemar Farhad, USA, tracing his journey from a culturally diverse upbringing and Afghan heritage to his pivotal role in the U.S. Army. Lemar shares his transition into the FAO program, starting with his early assignments as an infantry and intelligence officer and detailing his first exposure to U.S. embassies and defense cooperation. Through captivating anecdotes, he highlights his significant assignments, including his work in Special Operations Command Europe, his impactful tenure as the ODC Chief in Kuala Lumpur, and his current role in Korea focusing on non-combatant evacuation operations (NEO). The conversation also explores challenges in leadership, the importance of understanding cultural contexts, and the value of reading to gain diverse perspectives. Lemar's journey exemplifies the integration of strategic thinking and operational expertise, emphasizing the art of diplomacy and the FAO community's crucial role in global defense and cooperation.   Articles: Reimagining Policing in America—A Complete Institutional Overhaul by LTC Lemar Farhad   Books Discussed:  2034 by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral (Ret.) James Stavridis USN 2054 by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral (Ret.) James Stavridis USN Ghost fleet by P.W. Singer   00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:46 Meet the Guest: Lemar Farhad 01:04 Transition to FAO: From Field to Strategy 02:04 First Impressions of FAOs 03:33 The Path to Monterey 04:36 Language Training at DLI 12:12 Unexpected Assignment: Malaysia 13:34 Experiences at the Malaysian Staff College 14:35 Return to the U.S. and Grad School 19:33 First Assignment at CENTCOM 21:20 Challenges and Lessons at CENTCOM 26:21 Mentorship and Professional Development 34:16 Transition to J2 at CENTCOM 36:34 Introduction to Central Asia Desk 37:05 Building Relationships in Central Asia 38:03 Challenges of Language and Culture 39:16 Innovative Security Cooperation Programs 41:21 Impact of COVID-19 on Operations 42:39 Personal Heritage and Career Impact 44:00 Father's Academic Journey 46:40 Early Life and Cultural Identity 47:51 Deployment to Afghanistan Post-9/11 48:53 Unique Assignment with Special Forces 01:05:37 Transition to MI and Multiple Deployments 01:07:52 Reconnecting with the Intelligence Community 01:08:37 Special Operations Command in Europe 01:09:08 First Country Team Assignment in Malaysia 01:11:20 Challenges with a Difficult Deputy 01:14:22 Leadership and Team Dynamics 01:20:50 Current Role in Korea: NEO Operations 01:39:48 The Importance of Reading and Fiction 01:45:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Sudan: UN chief condemns killings amid gains by rebel forces in DarfurIsraeli attack puts Gaza City hospital out of service: WHOMyanmar: Farmers helped to rescue crops after quake devastation: FAO

In this episode, an IPC analysis reveals the highest number ever recorded of acutely food insecure populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to conflict, economic instability and surging food prices; sustainable water management is essential to feed Europe and Central Asia and build resilience against climate change, shows a UN report co-authored by FAO; and the Food Price Index remains stable in March.  Producer: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Ruki Inoshita Sound: Eric Deleu Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/ Alessandra Benedetti

Dans cet épisode, une analyse de l'IPC révèle le nombre le plus élevé jamais enregistré de personnes en situation d'insécurité alimentaire aiguë en République démocratique du Congo en raison des conflits, de l'instabilité économique et de la flambée des prix des produits alimentaires ; une gestion durable de l'eau est essentielle pour nourrir l'Europe et l'Asie centrale et renforcer la résilience face au changement climatique, selon un rapport de l'ONU coécrit par la FAO ; et l'indice des prix des produits alimentaires reste stable en mars.  Producteurs: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita, Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud Son: Eric Deleu Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/ Alessandra Benedetti 

En este episodio, un análisis de la CIF revela el mayor número jamás registrado de poblaciones en situación de inseguridad alimentaria aguda en la República Democrática del Congo; la gestión sostenible del agua es esencial para alimentar a Europa y Asia Central y para la resiliencia de la región frente al cambio climático, según un informe de la ONU del que es coautora la FAO; y el Índice de Precios de los Alimentos se mantiene estable en marzo.   Productores: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presentador: Heriberto Araujo Sonido: Eric Deleu Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/ Alessandra Benedetti

Dans cet épisode, M. QU Dongyu, le Directeur général de la FAO, appelle à la protection des forêts et de la biodiversité pour la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition à l'occasion de la Journée internationale des forêts ; la FAO appelle à renforcer les mesures visant à contenir la propagation de la grippe aviaire H5N1 qui tue des millions de volailles dans le monde, avec une propagation accrue aux mammifères ; et une nouvelle étude de la FAO indique que la hausse de près de 40 pour cent des prix du café l'an dernier a été causée par des conditions climatiques défavorables.   Producteurs: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud Son: Eric Deleu Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/ Luis Tato 

En este episodio, el Director General de la FAO, QU Dongyu, insta a proteger la biodiversidad en el Día Internacional de los Bosques; la FAO urge a reforzar las medidas para contener la propagación del virus H5N1 de la gripe aviar; y un nuevo estudio señala que la causa principal del aumento de casi el 40 por ciento en los precios del café el año pasado fueron las condiciones climáticas adversas.  Productores: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presentador: Heriberto Araujo Sonido: Eric Deleu Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/ Luis Tato

In this episode, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu calls for the protection of forest and biodiversity for food security and nutrition on the International Day of Forests; FAO urges strengthened measures to contain the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza that kills millions of poultry worldwide with an increased spillover into mammals; and a new FAO study notes that a nearly 40 percent surge in coffee prices last year was caused by adverse climatic conditions.    Producer: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Ruki Inoshita Sound: Eric Deleu Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Luis Tato

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram, a Malaysian economist and thought leader who served as the Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development at the United Nations (UN) and Assistant Director-General at the FAO. We explore how countries in the Global South can chart their own paths to prosperity.   What makes a country truly developed? Is it just GDP per capita or something deeper?   Professor Jomo challenges conventional economic dogma—unpacking flawed narratives around FDI, inflation, aid, and industrial policy. With sharp historical insight and grounded realism, he examines why only a few countries have truly made the leap from developing to developed, and what it takes for the rest to follow.   We dive deep into: • Why South Korea's path to development is so unique—and rarely replicated • The dangers of relying too heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) • How resource-rich countries like Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea remain poor • The role of good governance—myth vs. reality • Industrial policy and protectionism in the modern age • The myth of the 2% inflation target and the origins of TFP calculations • Why we need whistleblowers in economics to fight mythology   Key Takeaways from the Episode: 1. GDP Isn't Everything: Professor Jomo argues that true development is about human capabilities—not just high income. Many mineral-rich countries show that high GDP doesn't guarantee a capable, prosperous society. 2. FDI Is Not a Magic Bullet: Countries like South Korea succeeded by limiting FDI and building domestic capacity. In contrast, over-reliance on foreign capital can lead to wealth extraction without long-term benefits. 3. Governance Indicators Are Circular: Metrics of good governance often reinforce existing biases, labeling developing countries as inherently poor-governed based on narrow criteria. 4. Aid Isn't Always Altruistic: While aid can help, it often serves political purposes and fails to address structural problems. Misguided advice—like telling Tanzania not to tax gold mining—has impoverished nations further. 5. The Power of Industrial Policy: From the U.S. post-Civil War to modern-day China, industrial policy has always driven real growth. The current revival of protectionism may reshape global trade dynamics. 6. The Myth of the 2% Inflation Target: Professor Jomo dismantles the origin story of the widely accepted 2% inflation target, tracing it back to a political slogan in New Zealand rather than any real economic justification. 7. Emerging Markets Must Think Contextually: There's no one-size-fits-all model for development. Local conditions, capabilities, and smart policymaking matter more than mimicking the West. 8. Technology's Role Is Complex: AI and machine learning have vast potential, but without equitable distribution, they may worsen inequality. True progress lies in how benefits are shared.   Join us for this unfiltered, eye-opening episode with Professor Jomo, where we challenge dominant development narratives and explore the real ingredients of economic transformation.   Follow our host on Linkedln to know more or subscribe to our emailing list to get new episodes directly into your inbox.   This conversation is part of the Emerging Market Innovation Series, brought to you in collaboration with Strategic Counsel, where we're also joined by Hafidzi Razali, Founder and CEO of Strategic Counsel.   Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction to Professor Jomo and his global economic leadership (02:00) – What defines a developed country? Why GDP isn't enough (05:50) – The FDI trap: Why foreign capital can hinder national development (12:10) – Lessons from Korea, China, and Singapore (17:45) – Mariana Mazzucato, moonshots, and the entrepreneurial state debate (24:00) – Financialization and the decline of real innovation (30:50) – Industrial policy from Hamilton to Biden: A history of protectionism (36:10) – Extractive vs. inclusive institutions: Debating colonial legacy (43:00) – The French CFA zone and the myth of aid (49:30) – Inflation targeting and monetary policy misconceptions (55:00) – Can AI drive growth—or deepen inequality? (60:00) – Final thoughts on building resilient, people-first economies

En este episodio, exploramos la alianza entre dos mundos aparentemente distantes: la agricultura y los mercados financieros.

Jornal da ONU, com Felipe de Carvalho:*Líder da ONU saúda negociações entre Estados Unidos, Rússia e Ucrânia*Dia Internacional reforça importância das florestas para a alimentação*Desaparecimentos forçados na Ucrânia podem configurar crimes contra a humanidade*FAO pede mais ação contra influenza aviária H5N1 que atinge vários países

Bras ou tentacules? Coquille ou pas coquille? 8 ou 10 bras (ou tentacules) ? Petit recap pour être bien à jour sur TOUS les céphalopodes (Poulpes, Seiches, Calmars, Nautiles…).Pourquoi faut-il d'urgence mieux les connaître ? Parce que leurs populations font partie des rares qui augmentent dans les océans Pourquoi ?La surpêche prive les milieux de leurs concurrents.Le réchauffement accélère leur cycle de vie et de reproduction déjà rapide.L'acidification des océans les affectent peu puisque la plupart ne possèdent pas de coquilles calcaires.Les pêcheries ne s'y trompent pas et ont quadruplé leurs tonnages depuis 1950 (FAO)._______Pour aller plus loin :Comment Victor Hugo a introduit à lui seul le mot "pieuvre" dans la langue française. Je raconte cette histoire et mille autres dans mon livre  Nomen, l'origine des noms des espèces (Ulmer 2024).Nous avons fait plusieurs séries sur les poulpes et leurs cousins dans :Baleine sous Gravillon (https://bit.ly/cephalopodes1_BSG).Petit Poisson deviendra Podcast (https://bit.ly/poulpe1_PPDP)._______

Bras ou tentacules? Coquille ou pas coquille? 8 ou 10 bras (ou tentacules) ? Petit recap pour être bien à jour sur TOUS les céphalopodes (Poulpes, Seiches, Calmars, Nautiles…).Pourquoi faut-il d'urgence mieux les connaître ? Parce que leurs populations font partie des rares qui augmentent dans les océans Pourquoi ?La surpêche prive les milieux de leurs concurrents.Le réchauffement accélère leur cycle de vie et de reproduction déjà rapide.L'acidification des océans les affectent peu puisque la plupart ne possèdent pas de coquilles calcaires.Les pêcheries ne s'y trompent pas et ont quadruplé leurs tonnages depuis 1950 (FAO)._______Pour aller plus loin :Comment Victor Hugo a introduit à lui seul le mot "pieuvre" dans la langue française. Je raconte cette histoire et mille autres dans mon livre  Nomen, l'origine des noms des espèces (Ulmer 2024).Nous avons fait plusieurs séries sur les poulpes et leurs cousins dans :Baleine sous Gravillon (https://bit.ly/cephalopodes1_BSG).Petit Poisson deviendra Podcast (https://bit.ly/poulpe1_PPDP)._______

Bras ou tentacules? Coquille ou pas coquille? 8 ou 10 bras (ou tentacules) ? Petit recap pour être bien à jour sur TOUS les céphalopodes (Poulpes, Seiches, Calmars, Nautiles…).Pourquoi faut-il d'urgence mieux les connaître ? Parce que leurs populations font partie des rares qui augmentent dans les océans Pourquoi ?La surpêche prive les milieux de leurs concurrents.Le réchauffement accélère leur cycle de vie et de reproduction déjà rapide.L'acidification des océans les affectent peu puisque la plupart ne possèdent pas de coquilles calcaires.Les pêcheries ne s'y trompent pas et ont quadruplé leurs tonnages depuis 1950 (FAO)._______Pour aller plus loin :Comment Victor Hugo a introduit à lui seul le mot "pieuvre" dans la langue française. Je raconte cette histoire et mille autres dans mon livre  Nomen, l'origine des noms des espèces (Ulmer 2024).Nous avons fait plusieurs séries sur les poulpes et leurs cousins dans :Baleine sous Gravillon (https://bit.ly/cephalopodes1_BSG).Petit Poisson deviendra Podcast (https://bit.ly/poulpe1_PPDP)._______

Bras ou tentacules? Coquille ou pas coquille? 8 ou 10 bras (ou tentacules) ? Petit recap pour être bien à jour sur TOUS les céphalopodes (Poulpes, Seiches, Calmars, Nautiles…).Pourquoi faut-il d'urgence mieux les connaître ? Parce que leurs populations font partie des rares qui augmentent dans les océans Pourquoi ?La surpêche prive les milieux de leurs concurrents.Le réchauffement accélère leur cycle de vie et de reproduction déjà rapide.L'acidification des océans les affectent peu puisque la plupart ne possèdent pas de coquilles calcaires.Les pêcheries ne s'y trompent pas et ont quadruplé leurs tonnages depuis 1950 (FAO)._______Pour aller plus loin :Comment Victor Hugo a introduit à lui seul le mot "pieuvre" dans la langue française. Je raconte cette histoire et mille autres dans mon livre  Nomen, l'origine des noms des espèces (Ulmer 2024).Nous avons fait plusieurs séries sur les poulpes et leurs cousins dans :Baleine sous Gravillon (https://bit.ly/cephalopodes1_BSG).Petit Poisson deviendra Podcast (https://bit.ly/poulpe1_PPDP)._______

In this episode, the Harlem Globetrotters are named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors for their commitment to the fight against food insecurity; new data from FAO and other UN agencies warns that 4.4 million people in Somalia could face hunger by April 2025 due to worsening drought and conflict; and the FAO Food Price Index rose 1.6 percent in February. Producer: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Simona Vani Sound: Heriberto Araujo Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti

Dans cet épisode, les Harlem Globetrotters sont nommés Ambassadeurs de bonne volonté de la FAO pour leur engagement dans la lutte contre l'insécurité alimentaire ; de nouvelles données de la FAO et d'autres agences des Nations Unies mettent en garde contre le fait que 4,4 millions de personnes en Somalie pourraient souffrir de la faim d'ici avril 2025 en raison de l'aggravation de la sécheresse et du conflit ; et l'Indice FAO des prix des produits alimentaires a augmenté de 1,6 pour cent en février.  Producteurs: Flora Trouilloud, Heriberto Araujo Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud Son: Heriberto Araujo Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti

En este episodio, los Harlem Globetrotters son nombrados Embajadores de Buena Voluntad de la FAO por su compromiso en la lucha contra la inseguridad alimentaria; nuevos datos de la FAO y otras agencias de la ONU revelan que 4,4 millones de personas en Somalia podrían sufrir hambre en abril de 2025 debido al empeoramiento de la sequía y el conflicto en el país; y el índice de precios de los alimentos sube un 1,6 por ciento en febrero. Productores: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud Presentador: Heriberto Araujo Sonido: Heriberto Araujo Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti

Bangladesh: UN chief pledges to help stave off food rations cut to RohingyaIran ramps up rights restrictions on women and girls, Human Rights Council probe warnsCoffee price hike blamed on climate change, says FAO

Join me for a conversation with Colonel Christian Werner, who currently serves at the U.S. Army War College. COL Werner shares his origin story of joining the Army influenced by his family's military background, his transition from Armor to FAO, and his extensive career path through various European assignments. He highlights his experiences in command and staff roles, the importance of language skills, and his impactful stint in Somalia as SDO/DATT. Werner also discusses his personal challenges, concepts like moral injury, and the importance of behavioral health. He explains the role and operations of the U.S. Military Observer Group and shares insights into SSC opportunities, language sustainment, and the rigorous BCAP/CCAP screening processes for command roles.

Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO limesaidia kujenga utangamano wa kijamii kwa kuboresha maisha kwenye eneo la Walungu jimboni Kivu Kusini nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC. Limefanya hivyo kupitia vilabu vya Dimitra ambavyo hupatia wanawake, wanaume na vijana fursa ya uongozi wa kuleta mabadiliko chanya kwa kutatua changamoto zilizo kwenye jamii yao bila hata kuwa tegemezi kwa msaada wa nje. Mradi huu ulitekelezwa kati ya mwaka 2008 na 2023 na sasa tunamulika ni kwa vipi umeleta mafanikio. Sharon Jebichii anaelezea kwenye makala hii kupitia video iliyoandaliwa na FAO. 

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, Brian Hancock interviewed Ismael Lopez about OHDACA and Humanitarian Relief and his experiences as a Marine Civil Affairs Officer.  Brian's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-j-hancock/ Ismael's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishrlopez/  Transcript available below. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.  To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org --- Great news! Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at: https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/ --- Special Thanks to the creators of Jazz & Bossa Cafe for the sample of Positive March Music. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHeCxa0rMQ4 --- Transcript: 00:00:10 BRIAN HANCOCK Welcome to One Civil Affairs Podcast. I'm Lieutenant Colonel Brian Hancock, and I will be your host for this session. Today we have with us Major Ishmael Lopez to discuss civil affairs and the ongoing relief effort in the Gaza Strip. Let's talk a little bit more about that training piece. Part of readiness is being able to do your job. The Marine is an expeditionary force, perhaps becoming even more expeditionary with the expeditionary advanced base operations. construct, the chief of the Navy signed off on. So very interesting training opportunities for the fleet right now. And you mentioned Balakatan and some of those other exercise type missions that you've done. 00:00:53 BRIAN HANCOCK And I know you've probably done Marine Corps Warfighting exercise and mentioned JRTC. But what are some of these other missions you've done? You've talked about a dock up. A dock up is joined at the hip with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, HADR. The Navy has a huge role in HADR for just a whole bunch of reasons. Has your detachment participated in any HADR missions? Is that another training opportunity that you have with your Marines in detachment? 00:01:21 ISMAEL LOPEZ We as a detachment have not. However, I do have individual Marines who have participated in HADR missions. Not a whole lot of experience, but there's some resident within the detachment. And to your point, there is huge training opportunity there for understanding how to integrate into an HADR response specific to DOD's role in supporting the State Department. We do have the opportunities for training with USAID, but that's all classroom. And we try to get as much exposure to that as possible. But as far as real-world HADR scenarios where we're able to integrate with the State Department and even into a joint task force or a multinational task force, it is very limited. I know that that is being discussed for future iterations of Balakatan specifically to have a HADR response, which makes sense, right? Because Balakatan is becoming a massive multinational exercise that features activities across the spectrum of military operations. Once that piece of it is integrated, then it's truly a well -thought -out, deliberate exercise on how to integrate HADR, whereas right now it's sort of sprinkled on top. The Marines, sailors, and even the Army, civil affairs practitioners that are supporting, are supporting steady -state engineering projects. And I think that's a missed opportunity because there's so much more that we can provide than project management. And there are opportunities there, but... If I'm a commander sitting on top of a joint task force, that's not where I would place those assets because it's going to happen. They're not caught off guard and they understand, okay, where is the USAID person that I need to be linked up with? Who do I need to be syncing up with? Again, looking for those opportunities. 00:03:22 BRIAN HANCOCK opportunities. I hear you. I know you've done a fair amount of work in South America with all the attention on ACOM and sometimes UCOM. I don't think we talk enough about, I think there are many opportunities in South America to do great things. And if we take a look at the Tierra del Fuego with all the earthquakes and the volcanoes and the things happening there and climate change and disasters, there seems to me more disasters, which is going to increase the chance that our government is temporarily overwhelmed and might have to issue a diplomatic cable and request assistance. For us in Title X, that's probably just some of our unique capabilities like rotary wing, pull up a nuclear ship and just start giving power to a large area. There's amazing things that we can do. And I know that there are disasters happening in South American countries, which tend to be a little more fragile. Do we have those opportunities? Is that something that we just haven't mapped out? How would we go about helping our South American brothers? 00:04:25 ISMAEL LOPEZ struggle with this because like you, I see the opportunities that are down there and they're plentiful. I worked down at the embassy in Bogotá, Colombia for three years during my FAO tour. And while I was there, I was a counter -narcotics maritime operations planner. So really fancy title for managing Section 333 funding programming. But our partners in that region are all about working with us. training with us, opening up their countries for us to train. They want to fight with us. In Colombia, we were trying to organize an additional exercise outside of the standard unit toss that goes on in South America. So as we started trying to test, does this concept work? What are going to be some of the challenges? What does it look like for closing ship to shore in a contestant environment? Colombia has amazing terrain that is very similar to that that you will find in the first island chain, surprisingly. A lot of people wouldn't know that, but it's there. So when you consider distance and cost associated with being able to provide realistic training that mimics the future fight, you have it in the same hemisphere. The challenge is, the NDS calls out very specifically, services, your priority is... UCOM. Your priority is AFRICOM. Your priority is CENTCOM. Your priority is writ large is Indopaycom. We'll focus on that. And so that automatically causes the services to look elsewhere rather than looking down south. And so that means that resources, manpower, etc. are going to get pulled to support efforts down there because it's not called out specifically in the NDS. And now it's being focused on other parts of the world. Fortunately, Marine Forces Reserve has shifted from trying to compete with the active component to adding relevancy by focusing on developing those opportunities in Latin America. I know the Army does a lot with the TSOCs down there, but more can be done and should be done, in my opinion. I think the relevancy is there and transferable to other parts of the globe. It's just getting past the, hey, I understood that this document calls this out. but there are opportunities here that align to what we're trying to get after in the NDS. And the other piece of that too is when you consider if we're having assets down there, it reduces the number of available resources that can respond to contingencies. And I think that's part of that equation. 00:07:09 BRIAN HANCOCK I think so. It's really not a bridge too far from our existing mental models. The energy may be in PayCon, but at the same time, you're still going to JRTC. Is that the Deep Pacific? No, not at all. But there's still value in that training. If you can go to Columbia and move through similar islands, have similar river problem sets, similar terrain problem sets, and get that experience at a fraction of the cost of going to the Deep Pacific, that's not something we should overlook. And we can't ignore the fact that there's increasing levels of adversary activity in South America, I don't think we should take that for granted. And doing these mill to mill and working together side by side on various projects, there's nothing but good stuff there. So I'm hopeful that we may in the future put a little bit more energy into that theater. 00:08:02 ISMAEL LOPEZ Yeah. And the one last piece of it I think that we take for granted is the belief that our partners in the Western Hemisphere are going to stay aligned to us. because we have those shared values. But when you have our competitors knocking on the door and saying, hey, we want to train with you. We want to provide you money. We want to do all these things. And we're taking for granted that relationship. It's only going to last so much longer before the number of partners that we have on there are going to be very limited. Yeah. 00:08:33 BRIAN HANCOCK You know, it kind of reminds me of the Sims game. I don't know if you've played this. But there's a relationship meter. And if you want to have positive relationships with another avatar in this simulation, you have to interact with them. You have to do that fairly regularly because over time, that relationship meter decays. Relationships aren't static like that. They're usually moving forward or they're sliding backwards. And if we're not in that game and we have hungry competitors, we can see where that could go. Let's talk about some of your work as a foreign area officer. That's a very coveted job for civil affairs and folks who think they may have a future intent to work for Department of State. A lot of folks don't get there. What did you do as a foreign area officer, and how do you get involved in that kind of work? 00:09:25 ISMAEL LOPEZ For the Marine Corps, I was actually able to use my experience as a civil affairs officer to springboard. into becoming a Latin America FAO. So in the Marines, we have two different ways of becoming a foreign area officer. There is the experience track, which is the one I fell into. And then the other one is a study track. So either route, you have solicitation for candidates, individuals who have experiences overseas, working specifically on the civ. side of the house, not necessarily the mill -to -mill piece, right? Because we're looking at international relations, foreign relations, etc. And then you have the study track, which is you get selected, you get sent to Monterey to earn a master's degree in international relations. Then they send you to the language school, DLI, for a language, and you get assigned a region. And then you get sent either to combatant command to work as a desk officer. or you get sent to a country overseas and you're going to work out at the embassy. So for me, I was able to parlay my experiences as a civil affairs officer, and then the board selected me as a Latin America foreign area officer. And what that did was that it opened me up to that role in the embassy. So my wife's active duty Air Force, and she's also a Latin America foreign area officer. She got sent to Naval Postgraduate School, earned her master's. Didn't have to go to DLI because she already spoke Spanish. And then she got orders to the embassy in Columbia. Family and I obviously went along. And as we were doing our introduction with the scout chief, she mentions my husband's a civil affairs officer and a FAO. And his eyes just lit up. He's like, we haven't had a Marine sitting in the naval mission for the Section 333 program in quite some time because we just don't have them. Part of the challenge is the cost associated with bringing one down. But since I was already there, in his eyes, he was getting two fails for the price of one. So because I had that, I was able to meet the requirement for the billet. And then I was able to serve as the program manager for the Section 333 program for roughly three years. 00:11:38 BRIAN HANCOCK Well done. And what an exciting mission. If I was younger, I'd want to run off there too and do something like that. I mean, my Spanish needs to be a little bit better, but I know I could brush it up. Hey, let's talk about the... Very difficult situation in Gaza right now. I don't think we can approach that with anything but sympathy for all involved. Certainly there's great suffering there by many different parties. And I know you were one of those folks who raised his hand and said, hey, I will help with some of that Gaza relief and did that mission, at least for some time. Can you tell me a little bit about your experience with the Gaza relief mission? And are you comfortable sharing any lessons learned from your time? 00:12:20 ISMAEL LOPEZ Yeah, so it was very interesting when the Gaza relief mission kicked off for several reasons, right? The challenge there, very, very dynamic event, very tragic event. And then on one hand, we have to support our ally in Israel. But on the other hand, great suffering occurring to the people in Gaza as a result of the mission out there. So the struggle within DOD at the time was, what should we do from an ATA perspective to help those that are suffering in Gaza? So when we look at it from within DSCA, we were really waiting for inputs from OSD and even the NSC as to what is an appropriate humanitarian aid response. One that's not going to undermine our partner. But at the same time, sending a strong message to the people in Gaza and the international community that the United States is not going to sit idly by while people are suffering. So it's a very delicate balance that had to be found. So from an access property standpoint, I was looking into what could we do and how close could we get to provide items from the inventory that could provide life -saving support or even just support for those that are being displaced. into neighboring countries. What ended up happening was we, DSCA, specifically the humanitarian aid and the humanitarian demining division, was ordered to reallocate all the ODACA funding that had already been provided to the combative commands and used to support the Gaza relief missions, specifically the maritime bridge. So we had to deliver the bad news to the combative commands, like, hey, Any money that you have not obligated at this point, we have to pull. You were going to utilize that specifically for this mission. Concurrently, we had to assume risk. This was in the summer, right? Heading into the peak of hurricane season. So we had to decide what number were we comfortable with holding back in the event that a hurricane hit or earthquake hit and we knew it was coming and a partner was going to ask for assistance. And we wouldn't necessarily have the ability to ask Congress for additional funding. It was a fine balance there. At the end of the day, we ended up avoiding any major hurricanes in the Caribbean where a partner asked for support. So avoided that. We were able to support the Gaza Relief Mission, specifically the Maritime Pier, getting aid out there, providing those flight hours, the ship hours, getting aid as close as possible. But then we had to stop supporting that because the bridge was not as structurally sound as we all thought it was going to be. And we've been looking at other avenues of providing that support to the people of Gaza, primarily through our partners. The other challenge there is we can't actually enter an area of conflict for obvious reasons. So that added another layer of complexity to support the mission. But as we can and as we are allowed to, we continue to provide support. CENTCOM has been great identifying requirements and coordinating with the SCA to ensure that the folks that need that aid are getting that aid from us. 00:15:49 BRIAN HANCOCK That's great. It's a tricky situation. It goes out to everyone involved, but I'm glad there are folks out there like yourself who are doing what we can do to try and provide some support. Looking after civilians in conflict is a core part of what we do in civil affairs, no matter what branch you happen to be in as a civil affairs officer. So that is fantastic. I'd like to talk a little bit about one of the differences in the Army and the Marine Corps for civil affairs officers, such as yourself, and I'm beside myself, is that as a Marine civil affairs officer, 00:16:19 ISMAEL LOPEZ and I'm 00:16:22 BRIAN HANCOCK a Marine civil affairs officer, you at some point have to return to your primary branch. Whereas I can continue as a... civil affairs officer for the rest of my career if I choose to. Do you see that changing? Clearly there is a need for career professionals such as yourself to be able to stay in that MOS. What are your thoughts on that? 00:16:41 ISMAEL LOPEZ So this is the same thing with the foreign area officers, the Marine Corps. We have to go back and forth and because the primary mission of the Marine Corps is to support the infantry, right? I can make an argument for how Fayos and civil affairs does that too, but that's a harder conversation to have at the top. But I'm not sure if the, once the 17XX MOS is fully approved and implemented, how that's going to look for officers. Are they going to be able to just stay on that track? I've heard maybe it's going to happen. I've heard, no, it's not going to happen. So it's hard to say. 00:17:20 BRIAN HANCOCK it's hard to say. I saw a pre -decisional slide on that, which showed a glide path moving between civil affairs and PSYOP and space operations, 00:17:33 BRIAN HANCOCK operations, et cetera, all the way up to full kernel. That gave me the impression that it would become a career, though you would move around within that. But how things are rolled out, you know, the devil's in the details. 00:17:47 ISMAEL LOPEZ in the details. We shouldn't be bouncing back and forth because then you lose credibility in the field on both sides of it, right? So I am, by trade, a tank officer. 00:17:47 BRIAN HANCOCK in the details. 00:17:56 ISMAEL LOPEZ I no longer have an MOS in the Marine Corps because we did away with tanks. But if I'm out of tanks for three years because I'm serving in a civil affairs capacity or as a foreign area officer, and to say I did my company command time and I come back in and now I'm vying for a staff job or vying for battalion command, me being gone hurts me. It doesn't help me. 00:18:19 BRIAN HANCOCK Right. They see it like an additional duty. All of the Marine Corps civil affairs officers and NCOs I work with have been nothing but extremely professional and competent. So that is really a shame that that kind of stigma follows. 00:18:34 BRIAN HANCOCK But I see the chain of logic there. If we are forced to flow through it, the Marine Corps is very agile, turns a little faster than the Army. You've stood up these meth information groups. Where are you going to get the professionals to fill those ranks? At some point, we want to fill them with Marines instead of Army contractors. Right. 00:18:52 ISMAEL LOPEZ Right. 00:18:52 BRIAN HANCOCK So this is a capability to do that if you can stay in that field and move through these MOSs. You get three MOSs for the price of one. I thought it was a great idea. 00:19:02 ISMAEL LOPEZ Yeah. And I hope what you saw is correct. I think that's great. But I also see a challenge with civil affairs, psyops, MISO, very different capabilities. We all work within the information realm. You can't necessarily have a psyoper doing civil affairs and you can't have a civil affairs practitioner doing psyops because the way we approach that is not the same. And that in and of itself is challenging. So I think the Marine Corps really has to work and think through that because there is the influence Marine, which is a Marine that's trained in psyops, cyber and civil affairs. But it's going to take a level of maturity and professional understanding to do each one of those roles and stay in that lane without crossing over and potentially losing your credibility within one of those hats. I could totally see it in a civil engagement where all of a sudden now, because I am a PSYOP -er or because I have my PSYOP hat on, I'm thinking now through the threat lens. well, I'm supposed to be having this friendly conversation. Now it gets out of hand and the person I'm speaking to probably doesn't trust me as much as they initially did. That takes a lot of role -playing, a lot of training, a lot of reinforcing of this is what it is you're doing, vice the other. Yeah. 00:20:25 BRIAN HANCOCK Yeah. Well said. We're hitting the end of our time, so I'm going to ask you my last question, and that's next for Ishmael Lopez. 00:20:34 ISMAEL LOPEZ So I'm actually rotating out of... first civil affairs group. And I'm going to be joining Six Anglico up in Seattle, Washington joint base. Louis McCord, actually. I'm going to be a salt leader and then potentially transitioning to be the executive officer there. And this is part of the, I have to go back to my primary MOS, even though I don't have one. So I'm not in civil affairs for too long as it hurts my career progression. On the DSCA side of things, We're adding the civil affairs liaison title responsibilities to me specific to humanitarian aid and ODACA. So I'm going to be working closely with the combatant commands, country teams, hopefully the civil affairs schoolhouses across the services to provide HA specific training for civil affairs. And this is just a capability gap that I identified a year ago. So DSCA, we provide training to security cooperation professionals. But what they do is very different than what civil affairs does. So tailoring the training for the civil affairs audience. So very excited about the new opportunity. That's outstanding. 00:21:48 BRIAN HANCOCK outstanding. And I think you've identified a good opportunity there. I graduated from the civil military operations planners course there at Moss, and we didn't spend much time on this. It's a short course, of course, and you can't do everything. A little bit more robust opportunity for HADR and ODACA. Those are nothing but win -win missions, and you do them at every phase of conflict, including competition. So huge opportunity there. Whoever ends up getting you is going to be very lucky. You're an amazing Marine and a great person. So thank you for taking your time. If the audience has questions, feel free to write to One Civil Affairs Podcast, and we'll do our best to make a connection. Thanks again for your time, Ishmael, and have a good evening, Al. 00:22:39 ISMAEL LOPEZ Thank you so much, Brian. Thank you for the opportunity, and very kind.

In episode 194, we're excited to welcome Norbert Vadas, Head of Product at ZkCloud, a leading platform building the first truly decentralized cloud for Zero-Knowledge proving. Before diving into blockchain, Norbert spent over a decade working with global organizations like UNICEF and FAO, navigating the intersection of finance, governance, and emerging tech. He later transitioned into Web3 as part of the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship, where he explored ZK proving's potential to transform how we validate and secure data.We explore:How Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proving is revolutionizing blockchain scalability and privacy.Why decentralized cloud computing could be the key to a an inclusive, fair, and accessible internet powered by the people.How Norbert's journey—from working with UNICEF and FAO to becoming an Ethereum Fellow—has shaped his mission to leverage ZK proofs and Web3 tools for real-world impact--Key Takeaways--

En este episodio, la FAO pide transformar los sistemas agroalimentarios en la reanudación de la Conferencia de la ONU sobre Biodiversidad, celebrada en Roma; el Director General de la FAO subraya en la reunión de Ministros de Relaciones Exteriores del G20 en Johannesburgo que la seguridad alimentaria es vital para la paz, la estabilidad y la dignidad humana; y el Fondo Verde para el Clima aprueba más de 130 millones de dólares para proyectos liderados por la FAO en Serbia y Kenia. Productores: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud Presentador: Heriberto Araujo Sonido: Eric Deleu Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Mahad Saed Dirie

Dans cet épisode, la FAO appelle à transformer les systèmes agroalimentaires lors de la reprise de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur la biodiversité à Rome ; lors des réunions des ministères des affaires étrangères du G20 à Johannesburg, le Directeur général de la FAO a souligné que la sécurité alimentaire était essentielle à la paix, la stabilité et la dignité humaine ; et le Fonds vert pour le climat approuve plus de 130 millions de dollars pour des projets menés par la FAO en Serbie et au Kenya. Producteurs: Flora Trouilloud, Heriberto Araujo Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud Son: Eric Deleu Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Mahad Saed Dirie

In this episode, FAO calls for bold action to transform agrifood systems and support biodiversity at the resumed UN Biodiversity Conference, held in Rome; at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Johannesburg, FAO Director-General stresses that food security is vital for peace, stability and human dignity; and the Green Climate Fund approves over $130 million for FAO-led projects in Serbia and Kenya. Producer: Heriberto Araujo, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Simona Vani Sound: Eric Deleu Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei ©FAO/Mahad Saed Dirie

Mradi unaoendeshwa na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO, wa kulinda lishe ya wasiojiweza wakiwemo wajasiriamali wa bishara ndogodogo na za kati, wakulima wadogo wa matunda na mbogamboga, wafugaji  na wachuuzi wa samaki kama sehemu ya jitihada za kujikwamua baada ya janga la COVID-19 umeleta nuru kwa jamii mbalimbali ikiwemo katika kaunti ya Turkana Kaskazini Magharibi mwa Kenya na katika kambi ya wakimbizi ya Kakuma. Je unawanufaisha vipi wakulima na kwa nini ni muhimu? Ungana na Flora Nducha katika makala hii kwa undani zaidi

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia hali ya kibinadamu nchini Somalia na huduma zaa faya kwa wakimbizi wajawazito nchini Chad. Makala inatupeleka nchini Kenya na mashinani nchini Uganda, kulikoni?Watu milioni 4.4 nchini Somalia wako hatarini kukumbwa na njaa ifikapo mwezi Aprili mwaka huu wa 2025, kutokana na ukame mkali, mizozo na ongezeko kubwa la bei za vyakula.Nchini Chad, taifa lililoko kaskazini-kati mwa Afrika mkunga mmoja amehamia kwa muda katika kambi ya wakimbizi ili kuhakikisha wajawazito wanapata huduma bora kabla na baada ya kujifungua kama njia mojawapo ya kuepusha vifo vya wajawazito na watoto wachanga.Makala inatupeleka nchini Kenya kumulika mradi wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO, wa kulinda lishe ya wasiojiweza unavyoleta mabadiliko katika  jamii kuanzia kaunti ya Turkana hadi kwenye kambi ya wakimbizi ya Kakuma.Katika mashinani fursa ni yake Dkt Annett Alenyo Ngabirano kutoka Uganda akisema juhudi za Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani WHO na Wizara ya Afya ya Uganda zimeweza kudhibiti mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa Ebola nchini humo, WHO ikitoa msaada wa vifaa vya matumizi, dawa ya hospitali, msaada wa kiufundi na kuratibu wadau katika idara hiyo.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

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Robos de ganado, luchas por el agua o los terrenos son chispas que encienden estallidos sociales que tienen como causa el hambre. Ocurren sobre todo en África, donde se encuentran la mayoría de los países que, según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura, la FAO, tienen más problemas para alimentar a su población. Son 22 las naciones en esa situación, cuatro más que las 18 que estaban en la última. Créditos Dirige y presenta: Silvia Cruz Lapeña Grabación en estudio: Camilo Iriarte Diseño de sonido: David Gutiérrez Edición: Ana Ribera Sintonía: Jorge Magaz

Sur le continent africain, les femmes jouent un rôle central dans l'agriculture. En Afrique centrale, par exemple, elles produisent jusqu'à 80% des denrées alimentaires, selon la FAO. Outre la production, elles sont également essentielles aux travaux de transformation et de vente. Pour autant, les femmes restent encore largement privées de l'accès aux ressources essentielles à l'agriculture comme la propriété de la terre, la technologie ou la formation. Des ressources qui permettraient d'augmenter leurs rendements agricoles et leurs revenus. Alors que le secteur alimentaire et agro-industriel devrait peser 1 000 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030 sur le continent africain, selon les déclarations du président de la Banque Africaine de développement, une meilleure inclusion des femmes reste un défi majeur. Comment moderniser l'agriculture africaine avec l'aide des femmes ? Comment appuyer le secteur agroalimentaire ?  Une émission à l'occasion du Salon international de l'agriculture qui se tient du 22 février au 2 mars 2025 à Paris.  Avec :• Kpénahi Traoré, journaliste, présentatrice de l'émission Un jour au village, diffusée le samedi à 13h30 TU sur RFI • Aïssata Diakité, fondatrice et dirigeante du groupe Zabbaan, basé au Mali et en France, spécialisé dans l'agro-alimentaire équitable• Adjaratou Kosse Faye, entrepreneuse agricole, formatrice spécialisée dans accompagnement des jeunes et des femmes producteurs en milieu rural. Fondatrice de FOROBA SAS, une ferme agro-écologique de 3 hectares située à Toubacouta au Sénégal. En fin d'émission  La rubrique Mondoblog chez les voisins avec Alaa Khzam • Aboubacrine Dicko décrypte les nouvelles taxes au Mali et leur impact sur une économie déjà fragile.• Carole Ricco nous plonge dans l'histoire de Balaclava, témoin des échanges et conflits coloniaux à l'Île Maurice.• Marina Tem explore l'écriture comme acte de résistance, dans un texte profond conclu par un poème bouleversant.La chronique Écouter le Monde de Monica Fantini. Programmation musicale :► Chasing Peace Of Mind - Adekunle Gold► Meu Lugar - Gabriella Lima.

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia hali ya kibinadamu kwa wakimbizi na raia wa Sudan, na maradi wa lishe bora kwa watotot nchini Kenya. Makala inatupeleka nchini Tanzania na mashinani nchini Zambia, kulikoni?Kutokana na hali tete ya kibinadamu nchini Sudan, Umoja wa Mataifa na wadau wake leo Februari 17 jijini Genea, Uswisi, wamezindua mipango ya misaada ya kibinadamu na wakimbizi kwa mwaka huu 2025 kwa Sudan, wakihitaji jumla ya dola bilioni 6 kusaidia karibu watu milioni 26 ndani ya Sudan na kanda nzima.Mradi unaoendeshwa na serikali ya kenya  na kupigwa jeki na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto UNICEF ambao ni wa kuboresha lishe kwa watoto kwa kugawa fedha taslim na elimu ya afya au NICHE (NISHI) umeleta nuru kwa wakazi wa Lokichar katika kaunti ya Turkana Kaskazini Mashariki mwa Kenya na miongoni mwa wanufaika ni Leah Akiru.Katika makala Assumpta Massoi kupitia video ya shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO nchini Tanzania anakuletea mnufaika wa mafunzo ya ufugaji bora wa mbuzi.Na mashinani kupitia video ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto UNICEF, nampisha Hellen Bulandi kutoka zambia ambaye ni mnufaika wa mpango wa uhamisho wa fedha taslim wa shirika hilo kwenda kwa jamii  ambao umewezesha watoto kwenda shule kupitia mapato yatokanayo na uwekezaji katika kilimo.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!