659. Major Programme 2.5 embodies the SD109 Department's mandate of promoting sustainability and other cross-sectoral issues, in countries and in FAO's own work. It includes FAO focal point responsibilities for follow-up to major UN Conferences with particular focus on UNCED110, as well as extensive involvement with PAIAs111.
660. The proposed activities in this MTP 2004-2009 reflect the essential orientations of the previous MTP 2002-2007, with only slight changes to the programme structure. These consist of the addition of a department-wide entity 252A4 entitled Analysis and Mitigation of the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Food Security and Rural Development, and the related cancellation of entity 252A2 Inter-relations between Gender, Population and Food Security. This is in response to the importance given to this serious problem by FAO's Governing Bodies.
661. The highlights of the three programmes of responsibility of SD are illustrated below.
662. Programme 2.5.6 covers the coordination, monitoring, formulation and implementation aspects of the SPFS112. Based on the catalytic contributions of the Regular Programme allocation, substantial extra-budgetary resources are expected to be mobilised to expand the SPFS at field level. As in past years, the South-South Cooperation (SSC) initiative, which is a full-fledged component of the SPFS, will enable advanced developing countries to send field technicians and experts to recipient countries to work directly with local rural communities.
663. By 2009, it is expected that Phase I of the SPFS, which is implemented at the farm, local and regional level, will be in operation within 40 countries. In addition, 35 countries will have reached the stage of Phase I extension. Phase II, which results from the wider implementation of the programme at the national level, would have been initiated in 15 countries.
Code | Type | Title | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | D1 | D2 | E1 | E2 | E3 | |||
251A1 |
TP |
Integrated Use of Information for Sustainable Development |
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251A2 |
TP |
Youth in Agriculture, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods |
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251A3 |
TP |
Partnerships for Improving Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture |
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251A4 |
TP |
Integrated Development and Dissemination of Agricultural Knowledge and Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Development |
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251A5 |
TP |
Secretariat of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) |
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251A6 |
TP |
Support to Environmental Agreements and Promotion of Integrated Environmental Planning and Management |
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251P1 |
CP |
Environmental Geo-Information Infrastructure and Services |
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251P3 |
CP |
Information and Communication Technologies in Support of Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Systems |
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251P4 |
CP |
Secretariat of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the CGIAR |
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251S1 |
TS |
Technical Support Services to Member Nations, the Field Programme, and Other Related Activities |
Legend | |||||||||||||||||
Greater than zero, less than US$ 1.5 million | US$ 1.5 million to 3 million | US$ 3 million to 5 million | More than US$ 5 million |
Resource Summary | 2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||
MTP 2002-07 Programme of Work | 22512 | 22557 | 22615 | ||||
PWB 2002-03 and MTP 2004-09 Programme of Work | 20108 | 24370 | 24273 | 22362 | |||
Less: Other Income | 3728 | 6385 | 5659 | 3068 | |||
Less: Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Appropriation | 16380 | 17985 | 18614 | 19294 | |||
Change in Net Appropriation versus PWB 2002-03 | 10% | 14% | 18% |
664. This programme brings together important activities on research, human resources development and natural resources and environmental management. It aims at making national institutions more effective in the generation of knowledge and in the adaptation of technologies relevant to national agricultural contexts. It promotes national, regional and international cooperation in research and technology. It is the integrative point for matters relating to the environment, energy, natural resources information and monitoring, agro-meteorology and promotion of eco-technologies.
665. Many programme entities, by essence, contribute to several FAO's strategic objectives, and make significant contribution to a number of PAIAs. In effect, the programme supports the Secretariats of the Inter-departmental Working Groups on Climate Change, Organic Farming, Biological Diversity and Combating Desertification. It convenes Inter-departmental Working Groups on Training and Education and hosts the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) (soon to become Science Council) of the CGIAR113 and the Secretariat of the GFAR114.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251A1 | Integrated Use of Information for Sustainable Development | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 6,223,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 2318 | 3042 | 3181 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 2318 | 3042 | 3181 | 0 |
666. Development problem to be addressed: insufficient access to reliable environmental and natural resource data, gender and population data, and information management tools limits the ability of national planners, decision makers and scientists to assess environmental conditions and anticipate significant emerging trends at the local, national and regional levels. Many developing countries lack capacity to use environmental information management systems and related decision support tools. This has a negative impact on national policies and consequently on agriculture sector development.
667. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: improved quality of, and access to information (e.g. on gender, demography, ecosystem change, land quality issues, water availability, biodiversity, climate change) facilitates assessment, analysis, and decision making in the agricultural and rural sectors, and consequently supports a dynamic agricultural and rural development process.
668. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: farmers and general public will benefit from more effective policies, if based on better information.
669. Wide adoption by countries of more appropriate environmental, social and economic information tools, data and knowledge, to support sustainable agriculture and rural development (SARD) through improved national policy making and more active participation in international environmental agreements and global/regional observing systems.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251A2 | Youth in Agriculture, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 1,789,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 801 | 879 | 910 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 801 | 879 | 910 | 0 |
670. Development problem to be addressed: although youth make up a large percentage of rural populations in most developing countries, their potential to make significant contributions to food security and sustainable development is often overlooked by government policy makers and international development strategists.
671. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: policies to involve youth in the development process and strengthening of youth associations and institutional capacity to support them, will lead to better integration of young women and men in the rural development process and in the fight for food security.
672. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the end beneficiaries are girls and boys as well as young women and men who, through effective rural youth development programmes, will gain the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences towards an economically-rewarding life for themselves, their families and in rural communities.
673. Increased awareness of the importance of youth among national decision makers, relevant government ministry personnel and development strategists; assist with policies for better integration of youth in the rural development process; youth organizations have a clearer, shared vision and use it to improve education and training in food security and rural development.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251A3 | Partnerships for Improving Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 2,826,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 920 | 1780 | 1046 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 920 | 1780 | 1046 | 0 |
674. Development problem to be addressed: biotechnology is still out of reach for most developing countries. They lack information about the latest scientific developments and their political, environmental and socio-economic implications. They often lack adequate regulatory policies and frameworks for biotechnology application. Developing countries need to be brought to an equal level with developed countries in this respect.
675. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: adequate regulatory frameworks and appropriate information will assist developing countries in harvesting the benefits of biotechnology in agriculture, and help them be on an equal footing with developed countries.
676. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: producers and consumers of food and agricultural products, due to application of biotechnology to producing more food at lower costs and with lower environmental impact; increased revenues of rural families and lower market prices for food; proper controls on the use of the new products will safeguard both farmers and consumers.
677. Biosafety regulations for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are applied in national regulatory frameworks, possibly harmonised regionally, and biosafety regulatory bodies established, strengthened and trained in the risk assessment of transgenics; a wider and more accessible knowledge base on policy issues related to biotechnology; an effective inventory of biotechnology informs policy makers and is used to identify gaps, needs and opportunities for research.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251A4 | Integrated Development and Dissemination of Agricultural Knowledge and Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Development | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 7,273,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 3259 | 3574 | 3699 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 3259 | 3574 | 3699 | 0 |
678. Development problem to be addressed: the weakness of national agricultural research, extension, education and communication services and the generally limited access of clients to these services in most developing countries hinder the wide adoption of improved approaches and technologies, slowing agricultural and rural development.
679. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: support to appropriate policies and strategies will enable member countries to better integrate and develop agricultural research, extension, education and communication services, leading to better information for farmers, increased production, higher incomes, more food, and ultimately the reduction of poverty and food insecurity.
680. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the end beneficiaries will be rural families, as they receive integrated agricultural and rural knowledge and information which would, not only address improved technologies, but also emphasise human aspects.
681. More appropriate national policies and strategies aimed at strengthening and integrating agricultural research, extension, education and communication services through improved organisation, staff performance, communication, priority setting and sustainable funding.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251A5 | Secretariat of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 3,084,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 96 | 1505 | 1579 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 96 | 1505 | 1579 | 0 |
682. Development problem to be addressed: weakness of national agricultural research institutions as a relay in passing the results of research in CGIAR institutions down to the field level, and as lead institutions in setting priorities, result in slow dissemination and inappropriateness of new agricultural technologies, slowing down agricultural and rural development.
683. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the GFAR mechanism helps agricultural research stakeholders to better prioritise and utilise resources at national level, and to have a voice on this prioritisation at regional and global levels, thereby contributing to more sustainable agricultural and rural development.
684. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the end beneficiaries are farmers in developing countries, i.e. from better access to improved agricultural technologies coming out of international agricultural research.
685. Strengthening of GFAR, through provision of institutional support to all GFAR stakeholders, in particular the developing countries National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and their regional and sub-regional fora, in order for them to actively participate in the emergence of a Global Agricultural Research System.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251A6 | Support to Environmental Agreements and Promotion of Integrated Environmental Planning and Management | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 4,469,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1530 | 2180 | 2289 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1530 | 2180 | 2289 | 0 |
686. Development problem to be addressed: natural resources and the environment are degrading rapidly in many developing countries, increasing rural poverty and food insecurity. Many countries lack capacity for the implementation of Agenda 21 and post UNCED environmental agreements, and need to ensure better coordination and harmonisation of inputs and actions concerning various conventions for preservation, rehabilitation and development of natural resources (soil, water, vegetation, biodiversity).
687. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: through support to implementation of international conventions, capacity building and policy advice, FAO can assist national decision makers with integrated policies and programmes related to the sustainable management of their natural resources. This will lead to conservation and renewal of these resources through more sustainable use and management, and thus increased agriculture production or productivity, particularly for populations living under conditions of environmental stress.
688. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: communities exploiting natural resources in the rural areas, in particular in ecosystems under stress due to population pressure and recurrent climatic events, but also the rural population in general, will benefit from more sustainable use and management of natural resources.
689. Focusing on cross sectoral priority issues (e.g., biodiversity, climate change, desertification, organic farming, energy, ecosystem management), decision makers at national and sub-national levels will formulate or improve policies which relate to management of natural resources; national capacity for implementation of related programmes to be strengthened.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251P1 | Environmental Geo-Information Infrastructure and Services | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 7,437,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1608 | 2366 | 2477 | 2594 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1608 | 2366 | 2477 | 2594 |
690. Development problem to be addressed: There is substantial requirement for accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive and geo-referenced information, especially for monitoring, management and conservation of renewable natural resources and the environment. Weakness of national spatial data and information infrastructures prevents most developing countries from filling this gap. This slows or limits effective rural development.
691. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the ability of FAO, the international community and national governments to make scientifically-based decisions on resource conservation and rural development, and to undertake timely preventive and mitigative actions against natural disasters (drought, floods, pests) is highly dependent on access to dynamic spatial information on the environment and natural resource base. Decisions and policies based on accurate information of this kind are much more likely to obtain the desired impact.
692. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: End beneficiaries are primarily the disadvantaged farmers and rural populations living in environmentally threatened areas. They will benefit from better policies and planning for environmentally sustainable development as a result of better information.
693. To assist governments as well as international organizations and donor agencies in making timely and effective scientifically-based decisions and formulating policies in relation to the development of food production, natural resources management and the migratory pests situation, through accurate and timely geo-referenced information.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251P3 | Information and Communication Technologies in Support of Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Systems | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 6,252,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1797 | 2093 | 2042 | 2117 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1797 | 2093 | 2042 | 2117 |
694. Development problem to be addressed: farmers and other producers, as well as consumers, require access to timely and appropriate knowledge and information to make informed decisions. Existing information delivery systems for agricultural research, extension and education are often weak, unresponsive to users' needs, not gender-sensitive, and lacking effective mechanisms for interaction.
695. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: capacity building of agricultural research, extension and education staff in the use of appropriate and adapted information and communication technologies (ICTs) and in participatory communication will enhance their ability to meet the priority information and knowledge needs of male and female farmers. This effort should be also gender-sensitive.
696. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the end beneficiaries will be male and female farmers, producers and consumers, i.e. from increased and more equitable access to diversified sources of timely information and knowledge that reflects their needs and priorities. In addition, they should gain access to new channels of communication that may enable them to influence development decisions.
697. To harness the potential of new information and communication technologies to assist countries in addressing major obstacles in agricultural and rural development.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251P4 | Secretariat of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the CGIAR | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 10,096,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 4193 | 3265 | 3364 | 3467 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 4193 | 3265 | 3364 | 3467 |
698. Development problem to be addressed: research is essential to ensuring increased, sustainable food and agricultural production in all regions. Results of research need to be transferred in an effective manner to farming communities. A key player in this global effort is the CGIAR - a major network of internationally-funded scientific research facilities, whose Technical Advisory Committee - jointly funded - is hosted by FAO.
699. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the TAC - soon to be replaced by a Science Council - contributes to ensuring relevance and quality of science in the CGIAR and advises the latter on strategic scientific issues relevant to the Group's goal and mission. In view of current transitional arrangements, the title of the entity has been left unchanged.
700. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: farmers, producers and consumers in developing countries who will benefit from the results of high-quality research and appropriate scientific solutions to many rural development problems.
701. Improved quality and delivery of the CGIAR system institutions; testing and evaluation in country of technologies and approaches promoted by CGIAR institutions; and ultimately integration of the most promising technologies and approaches into national extension curricula.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
251S1 | Technical Support Services to Member Nations, the Field Programme, and Other Related Activities | ||||||||||
Timeframe: technical services on demand |
2004-09 Resources US$ 11,058,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 3586 | 3686 | 3686 | 3686 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 3586 | 3686 | 3686 | 3686 |
702. This entity covers advisory services and backstopping in a wide range of technical disciplines, such as environment, geo-information infrastructure and services and integrated use of information.
Code | Type | Title | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | D1 | D2 | E1 | E2 | E3 | |||
252A3 |
TP |
Gender and Natural Resources Management |
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252A4 |
TP |
Analysis and Mitigation of the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Food Security and Rural Development |
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252P1 |
CP |
Promotion of Gender and Population in Policies, Legislation and Civil Institutions |
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252S1 |
TS |
Technical Support to Member Nations and the Field Programme |
Legend | |||||||||||||||||
Greater than zero, less than US$ 1.5 million | US$ 1.5 million to 3 million | US$ 3 million to 5 million | More than US$ 5 million |
Resource Summary | 2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||
MTP 2002-07 Programme of Work | 6772 | 6772 | 6772 | ||||
PWB 2002-03 and MTP 2004-09 Programme of Work | 5414 | 6700 | 6947 | 6887 | |||
Less: Other Income | 468 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Less: Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 1060 | 1060 | 770 | |||
Appropriation | 4946 | 5640 | 5887 | 6117 | |||
Change in Net Appropriation versus PWB 2002-03 | 14% | 19% | 24% |
703. The programme focuses on policy advice, technical assistance and training support to countries and civil society partners for mainstreaming of gender and population issues in agricultural, environmental and rural development policies, programmes and projects, as well as in agricultural censuses and surveys, and in relevant legislation. It provides tools and methods to analyse and address the gender and socio-economic dimensions of poverty and food security, in order to come up with more equitable development programmes. It will also address several emerging issues, such as the impact on agricultural productivity and food security of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and of progressive rural ageing. This programme includes the function of corporate focal point regarding gender mainstreaming, for which the FAO Plan of Action on Gender and Development (2002-2007)115 will be the main instrument of implementation.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
252A3 | Gender and Natural Resources Management | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 2,743,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 986 | 1083 | 1120 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 270 | 270 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 986 | 1353 | 1390 | 0 |
704. Development problem to be addressed: women's and men's different knowledge, practices and access rights must be taken into consideration for effective natural resource management in support of food security and sustainable livelihoods. Rural development institutions still lack sufficient tools and capacity to effectively integrate the gender dimensions of natural resource management in their activities.
705. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: building and strengthening institutional capacity for gender-responsive and participatory natural resource management planning, and helping with enhanced opportunities for equitable participation of women and men in policy and programme formulation.
706. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: rural communities and individuals (both women and men), who will see their needs and priorities with regard to natural resources adequately addressed in rural development policies and programmes.
707. Policies, programmes and projects that ensure gender equality in the distribution and management of natural resources and increased farmers' participation in policy and programme formulation processes.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
252A4 | Analysis and Mitigation of the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Food Security and Rural Development | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2004 - 2009 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 2,538,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 0 | 577 | 657 | 703 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 203 | 203 | 195 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 0 | 780 | 860 | 898 |
708. Development problem to be addressed: the HIV/AIDS epidemic in developing countries is impacting dramatically on food security and rural development efforts. Government agencies lack the necessary knowledge and experience to face this problem effectively and mitigate its effects on poverty and food security.
709. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the development of policies on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS on agriculture and rural development will have a direct positive influence on the agricultural sector in the worst affected countries, improving the livelihoods and food security of the poorest groups.
710. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the end beneficiaries are the rural people (particularly women and the rural poor) in countries hard hit by HIV/AIDS.
711. Appropriate interventions and policy instruments to counter the effects of HIV/AIDS on the rural and agricultural sector.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
252P1 | Promotion of Gender and Population in Policies, Legislation and Civil Institutions | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 10,479,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 2381 | 2866 | 2957 | 3057 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 537 | 537 | 525 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 2381 | 3403 | 3494 | 3582 |
712. Development problem to be addressed: gender issues and population dynamics have many implications for rural development and food security, especially for the poorest groups. However, they are not always effectively incorporated in governments' decision making, plans and programmes, due to a lack of awareness, information and methodological tools. Within FAO itself, sufficient awareness of both must be nurtured, but especially of population issues.
713. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: mainstreaming of gender and population issues in FAO's work and that of its direct clients will lead to more sensitive (and, therefore, more effective) rural development policies and programmes. This will be achieved primarily as a result of awareness-raising, training and improved databases produced by this entity.
714. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: primarily the population involved in agriculture and the rural economy, which will benefit from gender and age differentiated priorities and needs' assessments in rural areas.
715. FAO staff and governments will be able to utilise population and gender information in support of national and sub-national planning and decision making; reduce or eliminate discrimination by gender, age and/or socio-cultural characteristics, and enhance capacity to use population and gender analysis methodologies.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
252S1 | Technical Support to Member Nations and the Field Programme | ||||||||||
Timeframe: technical services on demand |
2004-09 Resources US$ 3,613,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1098 | 1114 | 1153 | 1196 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1098 | 1164 | 1203 | 1246 |
716. This entity covers services of general nature regarding gender and population mainstreaming, not otherwise addressed in the above entities.
Code | Type | Title | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | D1 | D2 | E1 | E2 | E3 | |||
253A1 |
TP |
Access 21: Land Tenure Institution Building for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development |
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253A2 |
TP |
Improved Rural Institutions and Services to Promote Sustainable Rural Livelihoods |
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253A4 |
TP |
Participatory Approaches and Methods to Support Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security |
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253P1 |
CP |
Management and Support to the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security |
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253S1 |
TS |
Technical Support Services on Participatory Approaches, Institutional Development and Access to Land Resources |
Legend | |||||||||||||||||
Greater than zero, less than US$ 1.5 million | US$ 1.5 million to 3 million | US$ 3 million to 5 million | More than US$ 5 million |
Resource Summary | 2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||
MTP 2002-07 Programme of Work | 8475 | 8522 | 6305 | ||||
PWB 2002-03 and MTP 2004-09 Programme of Work | 8001 | 12577 | 10306 | 9243 | |||
Less: Other Income | 153 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |||
Less: Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 3911 | 1388 | 0 | |||
Appropriation | 7848 | 8616 | 8918 | 9243 | |||
Change in Net Appropriation versus PWB 2002-03 | 10% | 14% | 18% |
717. Programme 2.5.3 actively fosters people's participation and supports food security objectives. Its entities and their major outputs are directed principally at corporate strategy A: Contributing to the eradication of food insecurity and rural poverty as well as at supporting the PAIA on Local Institution Building to Improve Capacity for Achieving Sustainable Rural Livelihoods. The programme also supports the Secretariat for the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security, and its national thematic groups. It provides tools and disseminates best practices for Members to address inter-related components of improving access to land and other natural resources through state interventions and land market transactions, and improve security of tenure in private property regimes and common property resource management systems. It is also concerned with strengthening decentralized capacities of public, private sector and civil society institutions (cooperatives, farmers' groups and producer associations), with particular emphasis on reaching disadvantaged rural groups (e.g., small farmers, agro-pastoralists, the landless and disabled).
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
253A1 | Access 21: Land Tenure Institution Building for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2005 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 1,855,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1553 | 1755 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1553 | 1855 | 0 | 0 |
718. Development problem to be addressed: inadequate rights of access to land and other natural resources, and insecure tenure of those rights, entrench poverty and are significant impediments to rural developments and the alleviation of food insecurity. Countries lack adequate institutional arrangement to determine such rights.
719. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the development of enhanced land tenure policies and their effective implementation should lead to improved access to land and tenure security for the rural poor.
720. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the intended beneficiaries are the rural poor, both men and women, as increased access to land and other natural resources and improved tenure security enable people to build sustainable rural livelihoods.
721. New policy and legislation formulated which strengthens land tenure security for the disadvantaged, especially women, and which supports increasing production; strengthening or establishment of land tenure regulation institutions; and increasingly effective land markets.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
253A2 | Improved Rural Institutions and Services to Promote Sustainable Rural Livelihoods | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 4,726,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1671 | 1831 | 1895 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1671 | 2831 | 1895 | 0 |
722. Development problem to be addressed: public institutions delivering services to farmers and private sector organizations (e.g. producer organizations) in developing countries and countries in transition are often not in a position to respond effectively to actual farmers' needs. However, poor agricultural producers in the rural and peri-urban areas require essential services for sustainable livelihoods, also need more equitable access to resources.
723. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: enhanced service delivery capacities of local public, private sector and civil society institutions should lead to improved access to resources and services.
724. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: poor farmers and other agricultural producers served by rural institutions, including members of producer organizations, living in the rural and peri-urban areas in developing countries and countries in transition.
725. Rural institutions, local civil society and voluntary producer organizations in countries have enhanced management capacity, are more participatory in nature and are better coordinated, allowing them to better service agricultural producers.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
253A4 | Participatory Approaches and Methods to Support Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security | ||||||||||
Timeframe: 2002 - 2007 |
2004-09 Resources US$ 6,690,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1115 | 1224 | 1267 | 0 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 2811 | 1388 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1115 | 4035 | 2655 | 0 |
726. Development problem to be addressed: the insufficient use of participatory methods and approaches by government staff and NGOs in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of field project and programme interventions limits their effectiveness in promoting sustainable livelihoods and achieving food security objectives.
727. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the increased use of participatory and sustainable livelihoods methods and approaches by FAO officers, government staff, NGOs and other development partners will lead to improved food security of the rural poor.
728. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the rural, peri-urban and urban poor will be able to reflect more effectively their needs and capacities in the design and implementation of rural and agricultural development programmes and projects.
729. Programmes and projects, funded by national governments and international development agencies, aimed at food security, sustainable use of natural resources and rural development, adopt and/or implement appropriate participatory methods and sustainable livelihood approaches; FAO's normative outputs incorporate sustainable livelihoods approaches and methods.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
253P1 | Management and Support to the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 2,692,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 789 | 866 | 897 | 929 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 789 | 866 | 897 | 929 |
730. Development problem to be addressed: developing countries, particularly the Low-income, Food-deficit Countries (LIFDCs) need to enhance food security through rapid increases in food production and productivity, reducing year-to-year variability in food production on an economically- and environmentally-sound basis and improving people's access to food.
731. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: enhanced collaboration among development partners will facilitate more cost-effective and sustainable results.
732. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: ultimately, the food insecure and rural poor will benefit from strategies and programmes that are formulated and implemented in a more coherent and coordinated manner.
733. The adoption and/or implementation by national and international organizations of multi-stakeholder perspectives and strategies, and coordinated programmes on food security and rural development.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
253S1 | Technical Support Services on Participatory Approaches, Institutional Development and Access to Land Resources | ||||||||||
Timeframe: technical services on demand |
2004-09 Resources US$ 9,291,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 2873 | 2990 | 3094 | 3207 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 2873 | 2990 | 3094 | 3207 |
734. This entity covers the usual range of technical services related to the disciplines or issues addressed by Programme 2.5.3.
735. Significant extra-budgetary resources are expected to support implementation of the SPFS (over US$ 600 million in the period of coverage of the Plan), hence the need to increase the catalytic provision under Programme 2.5.6.
Code | Type | Title | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | D1 | D2 | E1 | E2 | E3 | |||
256P1 |
CP |
Management and Coordination |
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256P2 |
CP |
SPFS Formulation |
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256P3 |
CP |
SPFS Implementation |
Legend | |||||||||||||||||
Greater than zero, less than US$ 1.5 million | US$ 1.5 million to 3 million | US$ 3 million to 5 million | More than US$ 5 million |
Resource Summary | 2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||
MTP 2002-07 Programme of Work | 11254 | 12254 | 13254 | ||||
PWB 2002-03 and MTP 2004-09 Programme of Work | 10365 | 13759 | 14385 | 15064 | |||
Less: Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Less: Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Appropriation | 10365 | 13759 | 14385 | 15064 | |||
Change in Net Appropriation versus PWB 2002-03 | 33% | 39% | 45% |
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
256P1 | Management and Coordination | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 11,687,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1217 | 3712 | 3892 | 4083 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1217 | 3712 | 3892 | 4083 |
736. Development problem to be addressed: developing countries, particularly the Low-income, Food-deficit Countries (LIFDCs) need to enhance food security through rapid increases in food production and productivity, reducing year-to-year variability in food production on an economically- and environmentally-sound basis and improving people's access to food.
737. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: the SPFS has been designed to address the above problem. This entity ensures coordination and monitoring of the various stages of the SPFS. Attention is paid to promoting funding of the SPFS through mobilisation of resources from donors, financial institutions and the concerned governments. The entity facilitates successful formulation and implementation of the SPFS in an increasing number of participant countries, especially LIFDCs. This includes securing the involvement of the pertinent technical services of the Organization, guided by an external oversight panel.
738. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: recipient governments are assisted in addressing food security on a sustainable basis. Donors and financial institutions are provided with a common framework to contribute to improved food security.
739. Effective coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the SPFS at all levels; promotion of South-South Cooperation (SSC) initiatives and increased mobilisation of funds from donors and financial institutions in support of the SPFS.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
256P2 | SPFS Formulation | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 4,882,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 1341 | 1475 | 1622 | 1785 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 1341 | 1475 | 1622 | 1785 |
740. Development problem to be addressed: in joining the SPFS, interested governments need assistance in programme and project formulation.
741. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: food security issues are addressed in close collaboration with recipient governments by assisting in the formulation of SPFS Phase I, Extension of Phase I and Phase II at the country level, taking into account the needs of targeted populations and a sustainable production approach. Moreover, the entity provides for joint formulation of SSC partnerships, including tripartite agreements.
742. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: government departments and institutions are empowered in creating the policy and institutional framework needed for an expanding SPFS. Farmers in the project areas are the immediate beneficiaries together with community based organisations which provide input services and assistance in efficient utilisation of resources (e.g. Water User Associations) on the production side and in post harvest activities.
743. Assist countries, especially LIFDCs, in achieving food security through the formulation of an SPFS National Programme Document and Plan of Action and of Phase I or extension/expansion of the programme.
(All amounts in US$ 000s)
256P3 | SPFS Implementation | ||||||||||
Timeframe: continuing programme activity |
2004-09 Resources US$ 26,639,000 | |||||||||
PWB | MTP | |||||||||
2002-03 | 2004-05 | 2006-07 | 2008-09 | |||||||
Programme of Work (initial) | 7807 | 8572 | 8871 | 9196 | ||||||
Estimated Additional Voluntary Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total Programme of Work | 7807 | 8572 | 8871 | 9196 |
744. Development problem to be addressed: the effective implementation and expansion of the SPFS to meet requirements and expectations of interested countries requires a steady flow of resources.
745. Proposed contribution to problem resolution: FAO provides technical assistance and financial support comes from various sources, including bilateral and multilateral donors, development banks and other financing institutions, NGOs, private sector entities and FAO itself. This combination of factors creates an enabling environment to address food insecurity in an effective and sustainable way.
746. Intended end beneficiaries and benefits: the prime beneficiaries are malnourished people, with unreliable access to food at all times.
747. To provide essential financial support to food security enhancement of LIFDCs, through rapid increases in productivity and food production in an economically- and environmentally-sound basis; to improve people's access to food; to promote diversified food production on a self-reliant basis through better input supply services and access to village credit.
109 Sustainable Development Department
110 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
111 Priority Areas for Inter-disciplinary Action
112 Special Programme for Food Security
113 Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
114 Global Forum for Agricultural Research
115 C 2001/9