Digital transformation in action – FAO Digital for Impact 2022

Annual overview of FAO’s digital capabilities and achievements supporting agrifood system transformation

Description

Digital transformation in action – FAO Digital for Impact 2022 is a resource designed to present the progress and impact of FAO’s digital capabilities in accelerating agrifood systems transformation.

Technology

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Big data
  • Cloud
  • Drone
  • GIS
  • GPS
  • Internet of things (IoT)
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Mobile app
  • Remote sensing
  • Robotics
  • Sensor
  • SMS
  • Social media
  • Website

The resource documents the use of geospatial tools, remote sensing, cloud computing, AI, mobile applications, SMS platforms, and IoT sensors across FAO’s digital initiatives.

Target

  • Public sector
  • Private sector
  • Academia and research institutions
  • Farm advisors
  • Large size farms
  • Medium size farms

The resource serves policymakers, public institutions, research organizations, development partners, extension agents, and digital solution providers. As of December 2025, the resource has received 744 downloads, which are available free of charge.

Business model

  • Fully free

The resource is publicly accessible and free of charge as part of FAO’s Digital Impact series.

Impact

The aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the key achievements related to FAO’s Digital Impact throughout the year and to introduce the Organization’s next stages and strategies. The resource highlights that the HiH Geospatial Platform published maps for 36 countries, reached 210 users from 90 organizations and delivered over 60 workshops, while the Digital Services Portfolio expanded across multiple regions.

Partners

United Nations agencies; World Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB); African Development Bank (AfDB); IHE Delft Institute; International Water Management Institute (IWMI); National ministries and research centres

Four Betters

  • Better production
  • Better environment
  • Better life

Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1: No poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero hunger
  • SDG 5: Gender equality
  • SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
  • SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • SDG 13: Climate action
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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