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A Training Course on Value Chain analysis

In the framework of the activities of Ghab Development Project "Agropolis" , the National Agricultural Policy Center held a training course on Value Chain Analysis in the period 10-22 May. The course was delivered by FAO consultant Piera Tortora and was attained by the staff involved in the project from both the General Commission for Ghab Management and Development and the NAPC. The lecturers aimed at familiarizing trainees on how to build a commodity value chain, and how to analyze it using VCA software.

Investment in Agriculture of Developing Countries and Perspectives for World Food and Agriculture until 2050

The NAPC with the support of  the Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development, organized a seminar on Investment in Agriculture of Developing Countries and Perspectives for World Food and Agriculture until 2050. Professors Hartwig de Haen and Stephan von Cramon from University of Göttingen in Germany presented this seminar on 2 September 2009 at the NAPC premises in Damascus...more