Forest and Farm Facility Annual Report 2019: summary

The work of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) is increasingly relevant for major global agendas and concerns that surfaced in 2019: climate change, links between agriculture and deforestation, biodiversity and the Sustainable Development Goals.

This time we have the first full year of Phase II implementation to report on in seven original core partner countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Nepal and Viet Nam) and the launching of our work in two more core countries (Togo and Madagascar).

We also have the results from regional exchanges, trainings and global events with support to, and feedback from a larger field of countries (including our seven network partner countries: Nicaragua, Guatemala, Liberia, The Gambia, Tanzania, Myanmar and Indonesia), as well as forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs) and other partners.

Overall, the proof of concept that 'being organised is a net positive across the spectrum' continues to hold true. Targeted capacity building and direct support can significantly enhance impacts that FFPOs are able to achieve.

This document shares some highlights from the FFF annual report 2019 presented to the members of the Steering Committee and resource partners.