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Beekeeping
. in FAO policy.
Presented
at the
BEEKEEPING AND DEVELOPMENT: DIVERSITY OF INITIATIVES
AND INTEREST FOR A NETWORK
International Seminar Organised by Miel Maya Honing (Belgium) and
Apiflordev (France),
Brussels, Belgium
26/03/2010
by
Danilo J. Mejía-Lorío Ph.D
Agro-Industries and Post-harvest Officer and Focal Point on Apiculture of
the Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division, AGS- FAO,
Rome, Italy.
FAO projects and programmes supporting
beekeeping development
INTRODUCTION
There are various projects for technical
assistance that enable FAO to support member
country applications by means of financial
contributions provided by other donors
agencies
The approach of FAO’s technical assistance
projects must focus on supporting and
reinforcing sectors related to:
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Agriculture (beekeeping)
Forestry (beekeeping)
Fishing and,
Rural Development (beekeeping)
Any project requested to FAO must follow a
formal procedure until reaching its consolidation
and implementation in the geographic location
Aspects of interest to consider in the
structure of the projects include:
• Identification and diagnosis of the needs in the
area
• Be in line with the reality of the beneficiaries
• Promote critical mass in time and space
• Be viable, functional and efficient
The main objectives must be directed at
improving:
• Food Security
• Socioeconomic well-being
• Environmental protection
Potential Sources of Financing of
Projects:
•Unilateral fiduciary funds (FFU/UTF)
•Technical Cooperation Programme of FAO
(PCT/TCP)
•United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)
•TeleFood (TF)
The project proposal should be
presented by the requesting
government to the international
agencies
•To the UNDP if funds are coming from them
• or to the FAO representation (FAOR) along with
a previous evaluation of the FAOR
Once the proposal is technically cleared
by the respective technical unit:
•The field technical operations division (TCO)
requests FAO Director General’s approval.
•Then FAO forwards this to the donor through the
UNDP or FAOR of the country
•Project proposals above US$700,000 should be
approved by UNDP in New York
•...Duration of projects could be five years or
more
•The projects of the Special Programme for Food
Security (SPFS) have a similar proceeding and
are applicable in countries classified as Low
Income Countries with Food Deficit (LICFD).
Project of the Technical Cooperation Programme
(TCP) FAO
•These projects provide urgent assistance with funds from the
Regular Programme of FAO
•The budget threshold is US$ 500,000 and maximum duration is
2 years
•These projects are managed by the technical cooperation
programme of FAO
The TCP Projects include:
•Emergencies
•Training
•Investment
•Formulation and programming
•Advice Support
•Assistance for development
•Technical Cooperation between
countries
TeleFood (TFD) Project
•A maximum of six projects can be implemented in
each country with a threshold budget of US$ 10,000
for each project
•These projects stimulate food production and
income generation...
•These projects are financed via FAO fund raising
initiatives (artistic events highlighting hunger in the
world)
The TFD projects include the following
categories:
1. Crops production
2. Small livestock production including beneficial
insects
3. Production and enhancing fishing.
4. Post harvest prevention and food processing
5. NOTE: In 2006 around 5% of the total TFD
PROJECTS WERE ON BEEKEEPING
International Measures for the conservation and sustainable use of Pollinators
International Context. IPI (International Pollinator Initiative) of the CBD (Convention on Biological
Diversity)- adopted by the CBD in 2000.
At CBD COP V (Decision V/5), the CBD Executive Secretary requested: “invite the FAO to facilitate
and coordinate the Initiative in close cooperation with other relevant organizations...”
FAO : Coordinated the development of an Action Plan for the IPI;
Carries out Global Action on Pollination Services as a contribution to the IPI, making available
various tools and guidelines to pollination management, as available on the website:
www.internationalpollinatorsinitiative.org
Tracks progress in implementation of the initiative and reports back to the CBD;
Coordinates a Global project on “Conservation and Management of Pollinators for Sustainable
Agriculture, through an Ecosystem Approach”, with on-the-ground activities in seven countries
(Brazil, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan and South Africa) and global outputs, being
implemented from 2009-2013.
List of FAO Beekeeping Publications
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FAO. 2009. Bees and their role in forest livelihoods, by N. Bradbear, Nonwood forest products No. 19, Rome
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FAO. 2006. Honey bee diseases and pests: a practical guide, Agricultural
and food engineering report No.4, Rome
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FAO. 2003. Beekeeping and sustainable livelihoods, by N. Bradbear, FAO
Diversification Booklet No.1, Rome
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FAO. 1996. Value-added products from beekeeping, by R. Krell, FAO
Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 124, Rome
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FAO. 1995. Pollination of cultivated plants in the tropics, by D. W. Roubik,
FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 118, Rome
Cont...List of FAO Beekeeping Publications
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FAO. 1993. Apicultura práctica en América Latina, by L.G. Cornejo,
FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 105, Rome
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FAO. 1990. Beekeeping in Africa, by S. T. Adjare, FAO Agricultural
Services Bulletin No. 68/6, Rome
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FAO. 1990. Control de calidad de la miel y la cera, by E. M. Bianchi,
FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 68/3, Rome
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FAO. 1987. Honeybee diseases and enemies in Asia: a practical guide,
FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 68/5, Rome
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FAO. 1986. Beekeeping in Asia, by P. Akratanakul, FAO
Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 68/4, Rome
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FAO. 1986. Honeybee mites and their control- A selected annotated
bibliography, FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 68/2, Rome
Conclusions
1.
Apart from being a direct donor institution, FAO also contributes by
means of its technical assistance in improving the food security and rural
development of their member countries.
2.
From its foundation the FAO has implemented innumerable projects in the
world and every day it improves his strategies to provide attendance to
those who need more attention and where Beekeeping is of relevance.
3.
Wider information can be acquired at the FAO Representation of each
member country
4.
FAO shares partnerships with beekeeping organizations like Apimondia
and supports others
THANK YOU
Danilo J. Mejía-Lorío Ph.D
Agro-Industries and Post-harvest Officer and
Focal Point on Apiculture of the Rural
Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division,
AGS- FAO, Rome, Italy.