(All amounts in US$ 000)
Programme |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | |
251 |
Research, Natural Resources Management and Technology Transfer |
20,789 |
844 |
21,633 |
(789) |
20,844 |
252 |
Gender and Population |
5,596 |
(158) |
5,438 |
(286) |
5,152 |
253 |
Rural Development |
8,283 |
401 |
8,684 |
(445) |
8,239 |
256 |
Food Production in Support of Food Security in LIFDCs |
10,475 |
586 |
11,061 |
(609) |
10,452 |
259 |
Programme Management |
6,983 |
418 |
7,401 |
(152) |
7,249 |
Total |
52,126 |
2,091 |
54,217 |
(2,281) |
51,936 |
196. This major programme embodies in the first instance the Sustainable Development (SD) Department's mandate to provide leadership to, and coordinate FAO's work on sustainable development. It operates through extensive networking, both within FAO and with external partners. Within FAO, it serves as an integrative focal point for facilitating FAO-wide coordinated activities in important cross-sectoral areas such as: gender, population, environment, agricultural research and extension, land tenure and sustainable livelihoods. Programme 2.5.6 covers the Regular Programme's provision for the Special Programme for Food Security (SPFS) in Low-income, Food-deficit Countries (LIFDCs), also ensuring house-wide coordination and its implementation.
197. By its very nature, this major programme contributes to all Strategic Objectives of the Organization, but in particular to the following:
A1: Sustainable rural livelihoods and more equitable access to resources;
C1: Policy options and institutional measures to improve efficiency and adaptability in production, processing and marketing systems, and meet the changing needs of producers and consumers;
C2: Adoption of appropriate technology to sustainably intensify production systems and to ensure sufficient supplies of food and agricultural, fisheries and forestry goods and services; and
E1: An integrated information resource base, with current, relevant and reliable statistics, information and knowledge made accessible to all FAO clients.
198. FAO's focal point responsibilities are exercised for follow-up to the major UN international conferences and summits held in the 1990s, e.g. the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), including interaction with the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) and the associated conventions (climate change, biodiversity and desertification), as well as the more recent World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD). The major programme also provides technical and logistical support to the Secretariat of the Science Council (ex-TAC) of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and to the Secretariat of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR). It is instrumental in promoting gender mainstreaming throughout the Organization's substantive work, through the FAO's Gender and Development Plan of Action. The major programme also spearheads efforts to analyse and address the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on agriculture, food security and rural development. Its mandate of fostering cross-sectoral linkages within FAO implies that the SD Department is involved in all 16 PAIAs29. It holds the chair for three and ensures the secretariat for six of them.
199. The most important priorities include:
200. Increased resources under Programme 2.5.1: Research, Natural Resources Management and Technology Transfer will be used to support training activities in the use of Spatial Information Products and decision-support tools and for the creation of a new post at P3 level (Training Coordinator) in SDRE in order to respond to the coordination and reporting on FAO training responsibilities mandated across all Departments as an outcome of the review of training activities.
201. In terms of non-staff resources, an FAO contribution was introduced as support to the GFAR-Secretariat. Additional resources would be used to increase the number of activities and deliverables within existing major outputs in Programme Entities 251A2, 251A4,and 251P3. Furthermore, 251S1 (Technical Support to Member Nations and Field Programme) is strengthened to provide specialised support to Members.
202. Resources for Programme 2.5.2: Gender and Population have declined because of the withdrawal of UNFPA funding for population-related issues. This has been partially offset by the addition of a new P5 post (Senior Officer on HIV/AIDS and Food Security) under joint funding from UNAIDS and FAO's regular programme. This has allowed the creation of a new programme entity 252A4, which will emphasize the focus of FAO on the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on food security.
203. Additional resources for Programme 2.5.3: Rural Development would allow for the establishment of a new land tenure post in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific which will result in an ability to respond to requests for assistance from the region which are currently not being met because of staffing constraints.
204. Significant additional resources are provided for coordination and monitoring to respond to the expanding extra-budgetary support for SPFS under Programme 2.5.6.
205. The increase in programme management under 259S1 results from a technical adjustment in the distribution of the Management Support Service of AFD and the addition of a registry post in SDD.
(All amounts in US$ 000)
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | |
251A1 |
Integrated Use of Information for Sustainable Development |
2,407 |
122 |
2,529 |
(104) |
2,425 |
251A2 |
Youth in Agriculture, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods |
830 |
141 |
971 |
(2) |
969 |
251A3 |
Partnerships for Improving Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture |
938 |
(153) |
785 |
(3) |
782 |
251A4 |
Integrated Development and Dissemination of Agricultural Knowledge and Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Development |
3,352 |
115 |
3,467 |
(113) |
3,354 |
251A5 |
Secretariat of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) |
103 |
52 |
155 |
0 |
155 |
251A6 |
Support to Environmental Agreements and Promotion of Integrated Environmental Planning and Management |
1,607 |
65 |
1,672 |
(87) |
1,585 |
251P1 |
Environmental Geo-Information Infrastructure and Services |
1,692 |
(22) |
1,670 |
(205) |
1,465 |
251P3 |
Information and Communication Technologies in Support of Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Systems |
1,863 |
303 |
2,166 |
(17) |
2,149 |
251P4 |
Secretariat of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the CGIAR |
4,308 |
32 |
4,340 |
(6) |
4,334 |
251S1 |
Technical Support Services to Member Nations, the Field Programme, and Other Related Activities |
3,689 |
189 |
3,878 |
(252) |
3,626 |
Total |
20,789 |
844 |
21,633 |
(789) |
20,844 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To harness the potential of new information and communication technologies to assist countries in addressing major obstacles in agricultural and rural development.
Improved quality and delivery of the CGIAR system institutions; testing and evaluation in countries of technologies and approaches promoted by CGIAR institutions; and ultimately integration of the most promising technologies and approaches into national extension curricula.
The objective of technical service is to improve the quality of access to knowledge and information through advice and technical assistance in the broad areas of the Divisional mandate including research, extension, education, communication, rural youth, the environment and cross-sectoral issues related to sustainable development and the conservation of natural resources.
Impact of ZRG resource levels Major restrictions would have to be imposed on work on Integrated Development and Dissemination of Agricultural Knowledge and Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Development (251A4) as well as on Technical Support Services to Members and to the Field Programme (251S1). Minor reductions would affect Integrated Use of Information for Sustainable Development (251A1), Support to Environmental Agreements (251A6) and assistance to member nations in building Environmental Geo-Information Infrastructure and Services (251P1). Similarly, remote sensing/GIS training programmes for the benefit of developing countries would be curtailed as a consequence of eliminating a post (Remote Sensing Training Officer, P4). Finally, training coordination and reporting tasks as mandated by a recent external review on training would not be fully implemented if the post of Training Coordinator, P3 is not established. |
(All amounts in US$ 000)
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | |
252A2 |
Inter-relations between Gender, Population and Food Security |
985 |
(985) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
252A3 |
Gender and Natural Resources Management |
1,014 |
108 |
1,122 |
(43) |
1,079 |
252A4 |
Analysis and Mitigation of the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Food Security and Rural Development |
0 |
1,020 |
1,020 |
(71) |
949 |
252P1 |
Promotion of Gender and Population in Policies, Legislation and Civil Institutions |
2,460 |
(362) |
2,098 |
(57) |
2,041 |
252S1 |
Technical Support to Member Nations and the Field Programme |
1,137 |
61 |
1,198 |
(115) |
1,083 |
Total |
5,596 |
(158) |
5,438 |
(286) |
5,152 |
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.
Appropriate interventions and policy instruments to counter the effects of HIV/AIDS on the rural and agricultural sector.
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.
To strengthen institutional capacity for the incorporation of gender related issues in concrete projects and programmes to achieve food security and to support women's and men's equitable access to resources and on and off-farm activities, in order to pursue sustainability in rural development efforts.
Impact of ZRG resource levels Non-staff reductions across the programme are required, in order to partially fund the establishment of a 2-year P-5 post to be jointly funded by UNAIDS and FAO. This post is needed to undertake urgent work mandated by FAO Governing Bodies and planned under new Programme Entity 252A4. The lower non staff allocations would adversely affect the SEAGA programme under 252P1, and the research programme on Gender, Environment and Natural Resources under 252A3. |
(All amounts in US$ 000)
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | |
253A1 |
Access 21: Land Tenure Institution Building for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development |
1,611 |
60 |
1,671 |
(106) |
1,565 |
253A2 |
Improved Rural Institutions and Services to Promote Sustainable Rural Livelihoods |
1,724 |
193 |
1,917 |
(12) |
1,905 |
253A4 |
Participatory Approaches and Methods to Support Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security |
1,155 |
(113) |
1,042 |
(8) |
1,034 |
253P1 |
Management and Support to the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security |
817 |
(177) |
640 |
(3) |
637 |
253S1 |
Technical Support Services on Participatory Approaches, Institutional Development and Access to Land Resources |
2,976 |
438 |
3,414 |
(316) |
3,098 |
Total |
8,283 |
401 |
8,684 |
(445) |
8,239 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preparation of draft policy documents to improve access and tenure security.
Impact of ZRG resource levels It would be necessary to forego the establishment of a new land tenure post in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific which would result in continued delays in responding to pressing requests for assistance from the region. ZRG levels would also negatively affect activities in the Regional Office for Latin America and Caribbean and the Sub-regional Office for Central and Eastern Europe, which are to meet increasing requests for technical and policy assistance. |
(All amounts in US$ 000)
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | |
256P1 |
Management and Coordination |
1,279 |
536 |
1,815 |
(6) |
1,809 |
256P2 |
SPFS Formulation |
1,363 |
178 |
1,541 |
(1) |
1,540 |
256P3 |
SPFS Implementation |
7,833 |
(128) |
7,705 |
(602) |
7,103 |
Total |
10,475 |
586 |
11,061 |
(609) |
10,452 |
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.
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.
To provide essential financial support to food security enhancement of LIFDCs, through rapid increases in productivity and food production on 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.
Impact of ZRG resource levels The reduction under 256P3 (SPFS Implementation) would be to the detriment of the further expansion of the SPFS, by reducing the much needed financial resources for the implementation of the SPFS and the South-South Cooperation programme. |
(All amounts in US$ 000)
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | |
259S1 |
Departmental Direction |
3,414 |
232 |
3,646 |
(147) |
3,499 |
259S2 |
Divisional Direction |
1,820 |
(11) |
1,809 |
3 |
1,812 |
259S3 |
Regional and Sub-regional Direction |
1,749 |
197 |
1,946 |
(8) |
1,938 |
Total |
6,983 |
418 |
7,401 |
(152) |
7,249 |
206. This programme covers the immediate Office of Assistant Director-General (SDD), including the Programme Coordination Unit (SDDP), the offices of division directors and those parts of Regional Office direction attributable to sustainable development programmes.
Impact of ZRG resource levels The reduction under ZRG mainly relates to the elimination of the new Registry Clerk post proposed in Real Growth. |
29 Priority Areas for Inter-disciplinary Action