FAO Four Betters Courses and Commit to Grow Equality
Why in the news
The FAO spotlighted one initiative for agrifood education and one for closing the gender gap in agrifood systems.
Key facts
- Four Betters Courses: linked to FAO’s Strategic Framework 2022-2031; delivered via the FAO eLearning Academy with 600+ multilingual certified courses.
- Commit to Grow Equality (CGE): empowers rural women; mobilises $1 billion; potential reach 54 million women.
- CGE adds reporting frameworks, gender-aligned agriculture policy and multi-stakeholder cooperation.
The Four Betters
| Better | Idea |
|---|---|
| Production | Efficient, inclusive, sustainable food systems |
| Nutrition | Safe, affordable, nutritious diets |
| Environment | Climate action, ecosystem restoration |
| Life | Less inequality, better rural livelihoods |
Exam angle
- Parent body: FAO; CGE target: $1 billion.