Value Chains

Agrifood Climate and Environmental Sustainability (ACES) Initiative – Agrifood Sustainability and Innovation E-Dialogue Series

The EBRD-FAO Agrifood Sustainability and Innovation E-Dialogue Series, part of the ACES programme, promotes greener, resilient agrifood systems through innovation, investment and partnerships. It fosters dialogue on emerging technologies, sustainable value chains and financing models to scale climate-smart solutions. The series connects diverse stakeholders – investors, researchers, technology developers and policymakers – to advance innovations that reduce emissions, enhance resource efficiency and strengthen climate resilience of agrifood systems.

Reforming Tunisia’s Grain Sector to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience

In the context of supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, this project is supporting Tunisia to improve the efficiency of its grain sector through greater private sector participation, improving its resilience to market shocks.

Containing the Risks of African Swine Fever in South-eastern Europe

Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine are working to manage the risks of transboundary animal diseases which devastate wild and domestic animal populations threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of people.

Defining the path towards climate-efficient agrifood system infrastructure

This EBRD and FAO project focuses on the need for a new generation of infrastructure to serve agrifood systems that supports progress towards improved economic and financial efficiency, climate resilience, lower stress on natural resources and reduced emissions over their lifecycle.

Filling Food Security Gaps in SEMED Supply Pipelines

Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and the West Bank and Gaza are improving market transparency and policies to strengthen food resilience against supply disruptions and price spikes, such as those resulting from the ongoing war in Ukraine.

A More Resilient Food Secure Future in the SEMED Region

Better management of natural resources is set to help Egypt, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and the West Bank diversify and boost food production.

Reducing Risks in SEMED Food Security Supply Chains

Egypt, Jordan Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and the West Bank and Gaza broadening their supply base as part of a strategy for greater stability for imported food security crops like grain.

A Digital Transition to Safer Food Systems through e-phyto certificates

As digital innovations bring new opportunities for many countries to trade safely and efficiently across international borders, the EBRD and FAO are providing the support they need to leave the paper trail behind.

Raising the Stakes for Quality Standards in Montenegro and Serbia

Montenegro and Serbia are improving quality standards and labelling for a range of quality products that will promote sustainable agrifood value chains, increase market competitiveness and tap into tourism markets.

Diversifying Markets for Eastern European and Central Asian Horticulture

Georgia, Moldova, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are set to capitalize on increased global consumer demand for fruit and vegetables through this project to build capacity, investment and market links to boost their horticultural exports.

Agrifood Climate and Environmental Sustainability (ACES) Initiative – Agrifood Sustainability and Innovation E-Dialogue Series

Reforming Tunisia’s Grain Sector to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience

Containing the Risks of African Swine Fever in South-eastern Europe

Defining the path towards climate-efficient agrifood system infrastructure

Filling Food Security Gaps in SEMED Supply Pipelines

A More Resilient Food Secure Future in the SEMED Region

Reducing Risks in SEMED Food Security Supply Chains

A Digital Transition to Safer Food Systems through e-phyto certificates

Raising the Stakes for Quality Standards in Montenegro and Serbia

Recent Projects

Agrifood Climate and Environmental Sustainability (ACES) Initiative – Agrifood Sustainability and Innovation E-Dialogue Series

Protecting and promoting the reputation of Türkiye’s Bursa black fig and peach

Developing NDC Roadmaps for Climate-Smart Agrifood Systems

Mongolia: Strengthening Climate Resilience in Dairy Farming

Greening Kyrgyzstan’s Economy: Know More, Act Better, Enhance Results

Facilitating agrifood investment in the energy-water-land nexus in Central Asia