Table of Contents

FOREWORD BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

I. THE RATIONALE FOR REFORM

The major challenges

Changing International Environment and Opportunities

II. SHAPING THE REFORM PROPOSALS

III. IMPORT OF THE REFORM PROPOSALS

a. Programmes

b. Organizational structure

c. Streamlined Processes to Achieve Efficiency and Performance Gains

IV. FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY OVERVIEW

Regular Programme

An integrated presentation of FAO’s budget

FAO budget in the context of global investments for agricultural development and hunger reduction

V. OPPORTUNITIES FOR STREAMLINING OF GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES, STATUTORY BODIES, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

Committees of the Council

Commissions, committees, conferences, working parties, panels of experts and consultations

Conventions and agreements (Article XIV bodies)

VI. MANAGING THE REFORM PROCESS

ANNEX I. DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION BY THE CONFERENCE

ANNEX II. ORGANIZATION CHART - HEADQUARTERS

ANNEX III. ORGANIZATION CHART – DECENTRALIZED OFFICES

ANNEX IV. PROGRAMME NARRATIVES

Chapter 1: Corporate Governance

Chapter 2: Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems

Chapter 3: Knowledge Exchange, Policy and Advocacy

Chapter 4: Decentralization, UN Cooperation and Programme Delivery

Chapter 5: Management and Supervision Services

Chapter 6: Contingencies

Chapter 8: Capital Expenditure

Chapter 9: Security Expenditure