Joint Meeting of the Intergovernmental Group on Oilseeds, Oils and Fats (30th Session), the Intergovernmental Group on Grains (32nd Session) and the Intergovernmental Group on Rice (43rd Session)

Santiago, Chile, 04/11/2009 - 06/11/2009

The FAO’s Intergovernmental Group (IGG) meetings on Oilseeds, Oils and Fats, Grains and Rice provide a unique venue for FAO member government officials to meet and discuss current and prospective aspects of their respective markets. This joint meeting examined the current challenges facing the sector, including those that can influence production, utilization, prices, marketing, trade and value-addition. Discussions were intended to broaden the understanding of the issues driving the markets both in the short and medium term. This meeting also included a Special Session on Market Uncertainties to discuss how current changes in the world economy as well as developments associated with climate change may influence market conditions and outlook.

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