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ACWG Rebranded. Proposed name change to better reflect the functions of the group. Platform for information sharing and dissemination Facilitates Linkages with technical working groups and the National Agriculture steering Committee Networking among agricultural stakeholders.
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ACWG Rebranded • Proposed name change to better reflect the functions of the group. • Platform for information sharing and dissemination • Facilitates Linkages with technical working groups and the National Agriculture steering Committee • Networking among agricultural stakeholders • We value your suggestions we would like to hear from you..... • ACIF: Agricultural Coordination and Information Forum • ACIP: Agricultural Coordination and Information Platform • AIF: Agricultural Information Forum
Co Chairing of the ACWG • Department of Economics and Markets in the Ministry of Agriculture Mechanisation and Irrigation development appointed to co chair the ACWG together with FAO • FAO will continue to serve as the secretariat • Long term: Full chairmanship by the Department of Economics and Markets
Launch of the Food And Nutrition Security Policy • Officially Launched 16 May 2013 The goal of the Food and Nutrition Security Policy: To promote and ensure adequate food and nutrition security for all people at all times in Zimbabwe, particularly amongst the most vulnerable". For more information contact Food & Nutrition Council; +263 - 4-862586
FAO coordinated Field Visit Chiredzi District 15- 17 July • Day 1: 15 July: Depart for Chiredzi (500km) • Day2: 16 July Drought Mitigation programme • Day3: 17 July Market Based Input Assistance Travel back to Harare after Lunch • Participants to meet own travel and accommodation costs
Food Safety Publication • An assessment of the safety of food available on the Market in Bulawayo. • Please get a copy for your organisation