FAO and World Bank step up partnership to end hunger and poverty


New agreement aims to facilitate countries’ progress in improving rural livelihoods and safeguard natural resources

10/05/2017 - 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank are strengthening their cooperation to end hunger and poverty at global and national levels. The two organizations will work closely together to support the member countries in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), improve rural livelihoods, enhance efficiency of food production and distribution, and ensure sustainable management of natural resources worldwide.