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Technical bookTimber traceability – A management tool for governments
Case studies from Latin America
2022Also available in:
There are growing demands for countries to develop national timber traceability systems. These demands range from a country’s own needs to track timber and collect associated revenues consistently, to international demands for due diligence regarding the legality of the timber for imports, and in some cases where a country has entered into a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the EU. In response, many countries have made considerable efforts to develop national systems which track timber flow from producer through processing, to the point of sale, and there are different approaches and tools available for doing this. This report aims to document lessons and best practices in the planning of government-led timber traceability systems in Latin America to provide a reference for government officials in other countries who are tasked with developing and implementing similar systems. It also seeks to help other audiences recognize that traceability is global trend and is becoming a new norm for conducting business and trade in international wood markets. The report focuses on experiences in Latin America where governments have proactively implemented traceability systems and demonstrated a relatively high capacity in doing so, leveraging technologies and equipment to respond to the unique needs of their countries. As many of these of systems are modular, successful and relevant elements can easily be transferred from one context to another and adapted to suit the needs of those tasked with designing similar systems. -
Technical bookDigital excellence in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
Good practices in the field of digital agriculture - Stocktaking report
2021Also available in:
No results found.The present report is the outcome of the joint call on good practices on Digital Excellence in Agriculture, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Office for Europe and Office for CIS and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Office for Europe and Central Asia. The document presents a summary version of the 171 eligible submissions of good practices and innovative solutions advancing the digital transformation of agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. This call complements the joint FAO-ITU review on the Status of Digital Agriculture in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia (ITU-FAO, 2020)1 and provides evidence on how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play an emerging role in the agriculture landscapes of the regions, acting as an engine for agricultural development. However, the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture differs from country to country, and from region to region. The review in the 18 countries highlighted that smallholder farmers have yet to experience the widespread benefits of this digital transformation, and they are lagging behind when it comes to the adoption of digital agriculture solutions and innovations due to lack of trust in the potential of ICTs, limited digital skills, connectivity issues and restricted availability of ICT-based solutions to utilize and scale up. Realizing the full potential of digital agriculture transformation requires identifying, sharing and implementing best practices and proven solutions across countries, involving all actors in participatory processes. -
BrochureBénin: une agence gouvernementale ouvre la voie vers la traçabilité
Succès du Programme FAO-UE FLEGT
2017La capacité à déterminer de quelle forêt provient le bois est d’une importance capitale pour mettre un terme à l’exploitation illégale. Au Bénin, l’Office national du bois (ONAB), avec l’appui du Programme FAO-UE FLEGT, a mis en place un système de traçabilité innovant pour ses plantations de teck, visant à éliminer les activités illégales dans l’exploitation, le transport ou la vente de bois issus du domaine de l’état. ONATRACK utilise des smartphones pour envoyer des informations en temps réel de la forêt vers le bureau, et des codes barres pour le suivi du bois. Ce système constitue une première étape dans le processus visant à démontrer la légalité du bois produit, qui facilitera l’accès aux marchés pour les petites et moyennes entreprises qui transforment et exportent ce bois. Le système a connu un tel succès qu’il a fait du Bénin un leader en matière de traçabilité en Afrique de l’Ouest.
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