FAO technical know-how helping to restore system after decades of disrepair

First increase in six months

FAO-WFP report says poor harvests, price hikes, conflict, displacement worsen hunger

FAO’s new Director-General prioritizes Horn of Africa

Sustainable fishing, shipping and tourism among sectors that could create jobs and growth

2012 International Year of Cooperatives

Malawi, Vietnam and Zambia will benefit from collaborative effort

But record high prices mark year as a whole

Support to poorest countries to be scaled up

Says fight against hunger must be linked to other global challenges