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MAJOR PROGRAMME 2.5: CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL PROGRAMME THRUSTS

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Programme Description 1998-99 Programme of Work Programme Change 2000-01 Programme of Work Percent of Total
2.5.1 Research, Natural Resources Management and Technology Transfer 20 456 809 21 265 40%
2.5.2 Women and Population 7 419 (653) 6 766 13%
2.5.3 Rural Development 8 817 (123) 8 694 16%
2.5.6 Food Production in Support of Food Security in LIFDCs 9 237 (99) 9 138 17%
2.5.9 Programme Management 7 564 35 7 599 14%
Total 53 493 (31) 53 462 100%

Medium-Term Objectives and Priorities

339. The Major Programme will continue to assure an FAO focus on Sustainable Development in the context of the follow-up to the World Food Summit (WFS), the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) and the accompanying conventions on natural resource management and conservation. It will also provide the thrust to mainstream the concerns of other major international conferences, including the Social Summit and the Population Conference, in FAO and in national agricultural and rural sectors. Policy inputs to the work of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGIAR) system will continue to be assured through the Major Programme which also provides for direct support to the Special Programme for Food Security (SPFS).

340. In the context of global trends towards more decentralized patterns of development and the declining role of government, with correspondingly greater reliance on private and civil society initiative, the Major Programme will work to assure that adequate attention is given to the disadvantaged, including women and the rural poor, and that rural society strengthens its democratic and participatory base. Five priorities have been identified for the medium-term. These are the support of member countries' capacity and provision of services in:

Changes in Resources at Major Programme Level

341. The overall change in the programme of work related to the Major Programme amounts to a reduction of US$ 31 000, which combined with a proposed decrease in income of US$ 105 000 primarily for technical support services related to SPFS, results in an increase of US$ 74 000 in the net budget. However, since redistribution of the Computer Pool Account increases the overall budget by US$ 539 000, the Regular Programme resources for substantive work within the Major Programme are therefore proposed to decline by US$ 465 000. Shifts between programmes include a transfer of US$ 590 000 from Programme 2.5.2. Women and Population to Programme 2.5.1. Research, Natural Resources Management and Technology Transfer to provide gender perspectives and women in development inputs to the technical project 251A1 Integrated Use of Data and Information for Sustainable Development. A number of transfers of resources from Headquarters to decentralized offices are proposed: US$ 320 000 including an agricultural education officer post from the Research, Extension and Training Division (SDR) to the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) within Programme 2.5.1., US$ 291 000 including a rural development officer post from the Rural Development Division (SDA) to the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) within Programme 2.5.2. and US$ 231 000 including a rural development officer post from SDA to the Sub-regional Office for Southern and East Africa (SAFR) within Programme 2.5.2. A new rural development officer post is proposed in SDA to provide support to the Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC) Network on Rural Development and Food Security. Funds totalling US$ 200 000 have also been set aside within Programme 2.5.1 to support cross-sectoral activities related to environment and sustainable development.

Programme 2.5.1: Research, Natural Resources Management and Technology Transfer

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Sub Programme/ Project Description 1998-99 Programme of Work Programme Change 2000-01 Programme of Work
25110 Research and Technology Development 3 115 (3 115) 0
25120 Research Cooperation and Coordination 4 287 (4 287) 0
25130 Extension, Education and Communication 6 433 (6 433) 0
25150 Natural Resources, Environmental Monitoring and Coordination for Sustainable Development and Food 6 621 (6 621) 0
251A1 Integrated Use of Data and Information for Sustainable Development 0 3 634 3 634
251A2 Rural Youth and Food Security 0 798 798
251A3 Building Partnerships for Improving Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture 0 566 566
251A4 Improving the Relevance, Effectiveness and Efficiency of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) 0 1 406 1 406
251A5 Agricultural Extension, Education and Communication for Food Security and Sustainable Development 0 2 107 2 107
251A6 Sustainable Agricultural Research, Technology Development and Transfer Systems 0 769 769
251P1 Environmental Geo-Information Infrastructure and Services 0 1 666 1 666
251P2 Cross-sectoral Mechanisms for the Implementation of International Environmental Conventions, Agreements and Obligations 0 1 192 1 192
251P3 Information and Communication Technologies in Support of Agricultural Research, Extension and Education (REE) Systems 0 946 946
251P4 CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Secretariat 0 4 302 4 302
251S1 Technical Support Services to Member Nations, the Field Programme, and Other Related Activities 0 2 915 2 915
251S2 Advice/Assistance in Support of Regional and Global Agricultural Research Partnerships 0 218 218
251S3 Cross-sectoral Assistance to Member Nations in Capacity Building for Environmentally-sound Agricultural Development 0 746 746
Total   20 456 809 21 265
251A1: Integrated Use of Data and Information for Sustainable Development

342. Objective: Comprehensive data and information accessible to countries for the integrated analysis of the environmental, social and economic dimensions of development and sustainability issues at global, regional and national levels.

343. Outputs: Supporting protocols, information, training materials and Website access for producing international environmental conventions and agreements. Guidelines and training for national programme reporting on application of the clean development mechanism. Updated Terrestrial Ecosystem Monitoring Sites (TEMS) metadatabase for observation and management of managed ecosystem and farming. Support to global system of observation with respect to agricultural effects on climate. Revision of Agenda 21 sustainability indicators and development of EcoZone 2 software and methodologies. Data analysis guidelines on human resources in relation to production units, network development and national training particularly with respect to gender. Development of land tenure indicators.

251A2: Rural Youth and Food Security

344. Objective: Full involvement of rural youth in local development with opportunities for satisfying livelihoods in the countryside.

345. Outputs: Promotion of national events in selected countries. Guides for policy-makers and demonstrations of strategic planning. Guides and training materials on participatory planning of non-formal education and income-generating activities. Support for network development and training for 300 rural youth professionals.

251A3: Building Partnerships for Improving Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture

346. Objective: Improved understanding, access and use of biotechnology in agriculture with development and application of appropriate monitoring and control protocols.
347. Outputs: Support to expert consultations, organization of an electronic forum for policy-makers and issues, establishment of two regional biotechnology networks. Support for one joint inter-country project, bio-safety legislation in two countries, harmonization of regulations and effective functioning of regulatory body. Training on risk assessment.

251A4: Improving the Relevance, Effectiveness and Efficiency of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS)
251A5: Agricultural Extension, Education and Communication for Food Security and Sustainable Development
251A6: Sustainable Agricultural Research Technology Development and Transfer Systems

348. Objective: Enhanced access to, dissemination and adoption of policies, strategies, guidelines and tools for improving integrated agricultural knowledge and technology development in Members.

349. Outputs: Guidelines and tools on national agricultural research, education and extension policies and strategies, for human, financial and physical resource development. Development of comparative analysis methods for research and technology transfer systems, communication needs of specific groups and gender considerations. Comparative studies of national systems and identification of success stories. Training of nationals in research management and in communication. Support to and guidance for research networking and assistance to countries in strategic planning. Development of pilot national activities in extension and communication, particularly to improve gender and environmental sensitivity.

251P1: Environmental Geo-information Infrastructure and Services

350. Objective: Availability to FAO programmes such as Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information Mapping System (FIVIMS) and Global Information and Early Warning Systems (GIEWS) and to Members of up-to-date geo-referenced data for the management of natural resources and food security, including contributions to early warning.

351. Outputs: Databases for agrometeorology, the African Satellite environmental Monitoring System ARTEMIS, Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS) and land cover and environment (e.g. Africover). Support for improvements in data access and handling and tools and guidelines. Improved indicators, models and guidelines on environment and natural resource assessment, land tenure, integration of ground based physical data, remote sensing and socio-economic information in GIS.

251P2: Cross-sectoral Mechanisms for the Implementation of International Environmental Conventions, Agreements and Obligations

352. Objective: Integrated implementation of international conventions on biodiversity, climate change and desertification through coordinated FAO support to Members and the convention secretariats.

353. Outputs: Liaison within FAO and preparation of inter-disciplinary documentation, methodologies and tools. Support for expert discussions on current cross-sectoral issues.

251P3: Information and Communication Technologies in Support of Agricultural Research, Extension and Education (REE) Systems

354. Objective: Innovative and sustainable applications of information and communication technologies developed to improve agricultural research, extension and education systems in FAO Members.

355. Outputs: Information and communication applications for the REE components of rural telecentres. Pilot testing of Internet-based virtual extension-research networks. Support for farm information networks (FARMNETs) linking farmers' organizations with REE institutions, NGOs and service providers. Methodologies for assessing information needs of REE systems and users. Training materials for distance learning and software tools for applying FAO information. Identification of indicators to monitor, evaluate and assess impacts of dissemination and training efforts.

251P4: CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Secretariat

356. Objective: Effective functioning of the TAC to provide independent advice on CGIAR priorities and strategies and review of the quality and relevance of science of the CGIAR centres for achieving the systems' goals of poverty eradication, food security and environmental protection.

357. Outputs: Technical, administrative and logistical support to TAC in (a) recommending CGIAR priorities, strategies and resource allocation, including the annual review of CGIAR research agendas and financing plans; (b) preparing strategic studies in selected topics including: locus and level of poverty, the 2010 portfolio of international public goods, and the role of the CGIAR in strengthening NARS; (c) conducting six to eight External Programme and Management Reviews of individual CGIAR Centres.

251S1: Technical Support Services to Member Nations, the Field Programme and Other Related Activities
251S2: Advice and Assistance in Support of Regional and Global Agricultural Research Partnerships
251S3: Cross-sectoral Assistance to Member Nations in Capacity Building for Environmentally-sound Agricultural Development

358. Objective: Provide advice and technical assistance in the areas of research, extension, education, communication, rural youth, and cross-sectoral issues related to the environment and the management of natural resources for sustainable agricultural development.

Adjustments arising from the Growth Scenario:

The growth scenario shows a net increase of US$ 310 200 including US$ 260 000 which addresses statistical analysis of gender specific constraints and issues in socio-economic and development contexts. The programme would also benefit from improved language coverage.

Programme 2.5.2: Women and Population

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Sub Programme/ Project Description 1998-99 Programme of Work Programme Change 2000-01 Programme of Work
25210 Women in Agriculture and Rural Development 5 339 (5 339) 0
25220 Population 2 080 (2 080) 0
252A1 Training, Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening for Gender Mainstreaming 0 1 452 1 452
252A2 Inter-relations between Gender, Population and Food Security 0 1 962 1 962
252A3 Gender and Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 0 1 012 1 012
252P1 Promotion of Gender in Policies, Legislation and Civil Institutions 0 1 404 1 404
252S1 Technical Support to Member Nations and the Field Programme for Women in Development 0 936 936
Total   7 419 (653) 6 766
252A1: Training, Capacity-Building and Institutional Strengthening for Gender Mainstreaming
252P1: Promotion of Gender in Policies, Legislation and Civil Institutions

359. Objective: Improved application of the SEAGA methodology in participatory planning and development processes and strengthened gender responsive policies, legislation and institutional capacity in national governments, the private sector and civil society.

360. Outputs: Follow-up to implementation of the FAO Women in Development Plan of Action and the Beijing Platform for Action including reporting to FAO and UN bodies. Support to countries in developing the rural components of national action plans. Advice and support for gender mainstreaming in FAO programmes. Advice and inputs for inclusion of gender in national curricula. Information materials on household division of labour and guidelines on impact assessment. Regional level training of trainers and development of an electronic resource centre.

252A2: Inter-relations between Gender, Population and Food Security

361. Objective: Improved national capacity at all levels of government and civil society to address the policy implications of the linkages between gender, population, food security and environment.

362. Outputs: Preparation of technical papers, training materials, guidelines and policy notes on issues, including spatial distribution, changing age structure, gender and health aspects (HIV/AIDS) of food security. Technical papers in response to topics determined by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Technical Support Services (TSS) System. Support to a network on socio-cultural research in population.

252A3: Gender and Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources

363. Objective: Enhanced understanding and application of the linkages between gender, the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources in programmes at all levels.

364. Outputs: Guidelines and case studies on participatory and gender sensitive management of natural resources, especially plant and animal genetic resources. Support for training of development workers; network development.

252S1: Technical Support to Member Nations and the Field Programme for Women in Development

365. Objective: Direct advice to Members and support to women in development projects and gender mainstreaming in the FAO Field Programme, including the SPFS.

Programme 2.5.3: Rural Development

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Sub Programme/ Project Description 1998-99 Programme of Work Programme Change 2000-01 Programme of Work
25310 Land Tenure 1 887 (1 887) 0
25320 Rural Institutions and Participation 4 530 (4 530) 0
25330 Partnership and Alliances for Food Security 2 400 (2 400) 0
253A1 Access 21: Land Tenure Institution Building for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development 0 2 023 2 023
253A2 Public Policy and Action for Improved Rural Institutions and Services - Partnerships and Alliances 0 1 583 1 583
253A3 Poverty Alleviation, Institutional Change and Rural Households 0 1 247 1 247
253A4 Promotion of Participatory Approaches and Methods to Support Food Security and Rural Development 0 835 835
253P1 Management and Coordination of the ACC Network on Rural Development and Food Security 0 1 003 1 003
253S1 Technical Support Services to Member Nations and the Field Programme 0 2 003 2 003
Total   8 817 (123) 8 694
253A1: Access 21 - Land Tenure Institution Building for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development

366. Objective: Members develop and adopt policies, programmes, best practices and tools for land tenure to facilitate access to land, ensure user rights and improve land markets.

367. Outputs: Policy papers and guidelines, seminars, Website discussion, development of indicators and initiation of an umbrella framework on improved access to land by the rural poor, especially women. Assistance concerning demographic issues of land tenure; tenure and sustainability of natural resource use. Support to prioritizing areas requiring land tenure modification, tenure in peri-urban agriculture and regularization of common property rights. Assistance on cadastra, land taxation, land transfer and mortgages in emerging markets. Advice on market-assisted land reform and consolidation of holdings.

253A2: Public Policy and Action for Improved Rural Institutions and Services - Partnerships and Alliances
253A3: Poverty Alleviation, Institutional Change and Rural Households

368. Objective: Policies and institutional change to ensure differentiated rural development approaches, especially for poverty alleviation of the more marginalized groups.

369. Outputs: Case studies and methodologies in the restructuring of public institutions and decentralization of rural development. Training workshops on emergency preparedness. Capacity-building related to cooperatives, groups and civil society organizations. Development of an interactive database for integration of rural disabled into agro-industry. Comparative analyses of role of farmers' organizations in policy dialogue. A strategy framework for differentiated poverty alleviation policies and for assessing household needs and effectiveness of institutional support for income-generating activities. Training to support sustainable household income strategies, focusing on the poor. Pilot studies on the role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in food security.

253A4: Promotion of Participatory Approaches and Methods to Support Food Security and Rural Development

370. Objective: Mainstreaming of participatory approaches in both national agricultural development and FAO programmes

371. Outputs: Support to FAO units in integrating participatory approaches with emphasis on SPFS, including preparation of training materials and organization of regional workshops. Analysis of participatory approaches and methods including case studies of FAO projects, electronic conferences and regional workshops. Development of a database on expertise in participatory approaches.

253P1: Management and Coordination of the ACC Network on Rural Development and Food Security

372. Objective: Mobilization of government efforts to implement the World Food Summit (WFS) Plan of Action and rural development and food security programmes; reinforcement of ties, information exchange and collaboration between UN Organizations and other stakeholders to foster complementarities and synergies.

373. Outputs: Support to country level Thematic Groups including backstopping missions. Publication of guidelines, technical issue papers and training materials and preparation of participatory methods and approaches to support Thematic Groups. Organization of two email conferences on selected rural development issues; monthly updating in English, Spanish and French of ACC Network Website, and establishment of a database for monitoring ongoing activities of Thematic Groups.

253S1: Technical Support Services to Member Nations and Field Programme

374. Objective: Provision of direct advice and support to Members and the FAO Field Programme, including the SPFS, with particular emphasis on the mainstreaming of poverty concerns and participatory approaches.

Adjustments arising from the Growth Scenario:

An amount of US$ 300 000 is included in the growth scenario to strengthen the management and support of the ACC Network on Rural Development and Food Security. The balance will allow this programme to also benefit from improved language coverage.

Programme 2.5.6: Food Production in Support of Food Security in LIFDCs

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Sub Programme/ Project Description 1998-99 Programme of Work Programme Change 2000-01 Programme of Work
25600 Food Production in Support of Food Security in LIFDCs 9 237 (99) 9 138
Total   9 237 (99) 9 138

375. The SPFS aims at supporting Low-Income Food Deficit Countries (LIFDCs) in their efforts to:

376. This programme covers overall coordination for the SPFS in the Field Operations Division (TCO) and includes provision for exploratory and formulation missions, but the major part of the budget allocation is to support pilot phase activities, eventually leading to the SPFS Expansion Phase implementation, in LIFDCs. Country-level activities are also to be carried out under extra-budgetary funding. Backstopping services will be provided on a reimbursable basis by the pertinent segments of the Organization, at Headquarters and in Regional and Sub-regional Offices.

377. It is recalled that the Pilot Phase is made of four inter-related components addressing: small-scale water harvesting, irrigation and drainage systems; intensification of sustainable plant production systems; diversification of production, including aquaculture and small animals; and analysis of socio-economic constraints to food security. Country activities are planned and implemented by concerned governments and involve a participatory approach, with particular emphasis on multidisciplinarity, social equity and gender sensitivity.

378. A particular feature of the programme is South-South Cooperation. Under this scheme, advanced developing countries send field technicians and experts to specific recipient countries for up to two or three years during which they work directly with the rural communities involved in the programme.

379. Part of the resources under Programme 2.5.6 is subject to transfers, as reimbursement of administrative and operational services (AOS) and technical support (TSS) provided by TCO and technical units respectively. The related provision for these expenditures in support of SPFS are US$ 300 000 for AOS under Major Programme 3.3 and US$ 775 000 for TSS under technical programmes.

Programme 2.5.9 Programme Management

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Sub Programme/ Project Description 1998-99 Programme of Work Programme Change 2000-01 Programme of Work
25910 Departmental Direction 4 179 (4 179) 0
25920 Divisional Direction 1 952 (1 952) 0
25930 Regional and Sub-regional Offices 1 433 (1 433) 0
259S1 Departmental Direction 0 4 364 4 364
259S2 Divisional Direction 0 1 888 1 888
259S3 Regional and Sub-regional Direction 0 1 347 1 347
Total   7 564 35 7 599

380. This programme covers the immediate office of the Assistant Director-General (SDD), including the Management Support Unit (MSU), the offices of the Division Directors and those parts of Regional Office direction attributable to sustainable development programmes.

Adjustments arising from the Growth Scenario:

Although this programme is entitled "Programme Management", it includes an additional amount for strengthening inter-departmental coordination for the follow-up of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)

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