FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
In their pursuit to ensure an equitable and sustainable future, governments can rely on FAO expertise in food and agriculture. Responding to the needs of Europe and Central Asia, the Organization is offering support in many specific areas. Find out more
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Regional Priority Programmes

Regional Priority Programme
Transforming food systems and facilitating market access and integration

Regional Priority Programme
Managing natural resources sustainably and preserving biodiversity in a changing climate
Recent and upcoming events
10/ 6
2025
13/6
2025
National biopesticide trial in Kyrgyzstan
(Kyrgyzstan), 10/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
From 10 to 13 June 2025, a national biopesticide trial as a part of the “Programme to improve national and regional locust management in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA)” project will take place in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy region as part of efforts to promote environmentally sustainable pest control solutions. The in-person event will include laboratory sessions and field demonstrations involving exper...
11/ 6
2025
13/6
2025
Second Regional Rural Youth Forum for Europe and Central Asia
Budapest (Hungary), Hybrid Event, 11/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
Young women and men can play a catalytic role in supporting economic growth and development in rural areas. However, there are still gaps in understanding the specific economic, social, and cultural issues that affect their aspirations, livelihoods, well-being, and integration into local economies. Given this, effective policies and interventions are needed to support rural youth’s livelihoods,...
Featured publications

National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods - Republic of Belarus
2025
This County Gender Assessment (CGA), the first by FAO for Belarus, identifies gender disparities observed across various dimensions of agriculture and rural livelihoods in the country. The aim of the CGA is to provide a framework and background information as a starting point for more targeted gender analysis in the context of future FAO project design and programming.

Digital technologies and solutions for beekeeping
2025
This fact sheet provides an overview of the various digital technologies used in beekeeping It addresses common challenges and seeks accessible, preferably affordable, ways to tackle them. The end goal is to introduce beekeepers to the benefits of available digital technologies and offer constructive and practical input, which can help them make better decisions, add higher value, and improve their livelihoods.
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