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Programme / project reportSupport to Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Livelihoods of Farmers through Digital Village Initiatives - TCP/NEP/3902 2025
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No results found.The agriculture sector faces several challenges in Nepal, including low productivity, high instability, stress and shocks due to climate change, and lack of labour force, adequate infrastructure and investment Increased agricultural productivity can only be achieved through the transformation of the current agrifood system to a more productive, efficient, sustainable, inclusive, transparent and resilient production system, by improving the existing technological infrastructure, reducing the high costs of technology and low levels of e literacy and digital skills, and enhancing the regulatory framework and access to services Nepal is addressing these issues by enhancing digital capacity and digital services in the agriculture sector, encompassing technological solutions aimed at maximizing yield, and minimizing the use of agricultural inputs However, these digital interventions are guided by some specific objectives and are not well coordinated among concerned agencies and therefore it is not possible to deliver services in an efficient and sustainable manner In addition, there are considerable challenge to introducing and deploying information and communication technology ( technologies in rural communities and to ensure equitable access to ICT technologies for women and youth, marginal and isolated households, and communities.The digital village (DV) ecosystem is one of the options to accelerate digitalization in rural areas. A DV model is a digital ecosystem that provides digital-based solutions, services and innovations to meet the needs of rural and farming communities and their inhabitants, to improve their livelihoods, well-being and promote social stability.Against this background, the MoALD has prioritized digitalization in agricultural development, and requested that FAO provide technical support for the promotion of digital agriculture in Nepal. This project aimed to empower farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, and improve livelihoods by leveraging digital technologies. -
FactsheetTechnical Support to Deploy Digitalization Programs in Food and Rural Sectors and Facilitate Digital Village Pilots in Support of Rural Transformation and Achievement of SDG 1 and 2 - TCP/RAS/3806 2025
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No results found.This project focused on the digitalization of rural economies, particularly through the concept of Digital Villages (DVs), which aim to bridge the urban-rural digital divide. COVID-19 has accelerated the push for digitalization, making it a top policy priority globally. The goal is to improve rural livelihoods, enhance agricultural productivity, promote agritourism, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring equitable access to digital technologies for marginalized groups such as women, youth, and isolated communities. The DV model involves creating ecosystems that offer digital services and innovations to rural communities, improving agriculture, fostering e-extension services, supporting small businesses, and enhancing connectivity. While the model has been adopted in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea, it remains relatively new in much of Asia, including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mongolia, and Viet Nam, where digitalization efforts are underway but fragmented. -
FactsheetRegional E-Agriculture for the Caribbean – A Post COVID-19 Mechanism to Promote Resilient Agri-Food - TCP/SLC/3808 2024
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No results found.The Caribbean region faces significant challenges due to the shifting global economic environment and climate change. Recognizing the critical role of digital transformation in addressing these issues and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has developed a regional information and communications technology (ICT) strategy and roadmap to promote socio-economic development and resilience. Over the past two decades, the Caribbean has made notable progress in ICT infrastructure, coverage, affordability, and internet access, positioning itself well to leverage digital solutions in various sectors, including agriculture. However, the adoption of e-agriculture—ICT applications in the agricultural sector—has been slow, delayed by disparities in ICT access between urban and rural areas, a lack of regional governance frameworks, and limited awareness among farmers. Several Caribbean countries have begun developing national ICT and e-agriculture policies, such as Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Belize, Grenada, and the Commonwealth of Dominica. Despite these efforts, barriers like limited knowledge, insufficient educational capacity, and lack of pilot projects and support systems persist.
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