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FAO is currently providing technical assistance to 31 countries in the context of its 50×2030 Initiative which aims to bridge the agricultural data gap by transforming data systems in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America by 2030.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical assistance to Liberia to address the country’s data needs and bridging the data gaps. The collection of reliable data from remote locations is a problem the country is facing.
Having reliable and high-quality data on the country’s agricultural production is crucial in supporting sound policy decision-making for sustainable development and meeting the growing demands for monitoring policy agendas. However, data collection is affected by a lack of access to remote areas because of infrastructural bottlenecks.
The surveying teams often must leave their vehicles stuck on muddy roads and walk long distances to reach farmers who are not always cooperating either due to a lack of trust or knowledge deficit to quantify their production accurately in the standard measurement units.
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FAO is currently providing technical assistance to 31 countries in the context of its 50×2030 Initiative which aims to bridge the agricultural data gap by transforming data systems in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America by 2030. Accurate data helps governments attract funding from international donors who often require robust evidence to commit the resources.
