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Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UN, IOFS sign MoU to boost food security, agriculture in Africa
ALGIERS -- The UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday aimed at "enhancing food security and agricultural development in West and Central Africa." The agreement was inked on sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings, which kicked off at the International Conference Center in Algiers. The MoU was signed by the Director-General of the IOFS, Ambassador Berik Aryn, and the Regional Director of the UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa, Maxime Houinatou. The MoU aims to "enhance food security and agricultural development in West and Central Africa, with a focus on the economic empowerment of women and youth." IOFS Director-General added in a press statement following the signing that "the implementation of this program will begin in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, by empowering women, especially in villages, to access resources and support their productive capacities in the agricultural sector." Aryn pointed out that "the IOFS, which comprises 41 countries, is working to implement numerous programs in Africa, such as the Food Security Initiative on the Continent, in addition to providing technical support and expertise to many countries." The Regional Director of the UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa emphasized "the importance of the role played by UN Women in supporting women in African countries through investment in agriculture and women's empowerment." He stated that "Islamic finance is in line with African values and traditions, particularly in Central and West Africa," noting that "today's agreement with the Islamic Organization for Food Security will support women farmers in this region of the continent, enabling them to contribute to the development of their countries through wealth creation." All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Maroc
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Lower House Speaker Meets with Head of Islamic Organization for Food Security
Lower House Speaker Rachid Talbi El Alami held talks on Thursday in Rabat with the Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Berik Aryn, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom. The discussions focused on the major development projects launched under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, aimed at promoting the agricultural sector, ensuring food and water security, and strengthening the foundations of the social state, according to a press release from the House. This meeting was also an opportunity to highlight the role of the Lower House in areas related to agricultural development and food security, in accordance with the powers granted to it by the Constitution in terms of legislation, oversight, and evaluation of public policies. MAP: 15 mai 2025
Morocco World
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
OIC Workshop in Rabat To Discuss Regional Water Crisis Management Plans
Rabat – A high-level international workshop on Water Management will take place in Rabat, amid regional challenges linked to water scarcity and drought, including in Morocco. A statement from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), said the event will take place from May 26- 28, noting that its timing is critical as nearly 28 OIC Member States face severe water stress, including Morocco and several other countries in the MENA region affected. 'Agriculture alone accounts for more than 80% of total water use in many of these countries, placing urgent pressure on already scarce supplies,' the statement continued. The statement also recalled a recent ministerial council that King Mohammed VI chaired on Monday to review the country's current water management performance. During the meeting, Minister of Agriculture Ahmed Bouari said that recent rainfalls had a 'Very positive impact' on Morocco's agriculture, benefiting also the livestock population, which has significantly decreased due to water scarcity and other related challenges. During the meeting, the King gave instructions to the cabinet to ensure the success of the herd rebuilding operations and to carry it out professionally. Morocco canceled Eid Al Adha, which the country will celebrate without the sacrifice rituals this year due to a decrease in livestock and water challenges. Morocco also banned the slaughter of female goats and sheep to help rebuild the livestock production. During the same ministerial council, Minister of Water Nizar Baraka said there the filling rate of Moroccan dams stands at 40.3%. This provides 6.7 billion cubic meters of water, equivalent to one and a half years of potable water consumption. In February, the filling rate did not exceed 28%, as confirmed by Minister of Agriculture Bouari. IOFS' statement pledged that the workshop in Rabat will directly support Morocco's water management goals, 'offering Morocco as a platform to showcase its leadership and share its experience with other nations facing similar challenges.' The same source also cited Morocco's efforts to tackle the water crisis, including the heavy investment in desalination plants as well as drip irrigation, among other efforts like digital monitoring systems to manage scarce resources. 'Morocco is uniquely positioned to lead this regional dialogue,' Ambassador Berik Aryn, Director General of IOFS, said, noting that the event is a call to collective action to address these challenges. The workshop will take place in coordination with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), ICESCO, COMSTECH, and the OIC General Secretariat, among several other stakeholders. Tags: drinking waterdrinking water Access
