The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global trade,
is unprecedented in modern times. 
It is affecting all aspects of food and agriculture supply chains, 
creating immediate and long-term risks for food availability and access. 
 
FAO’S COVID RESPONSE
promotes…
TRADE AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS.
Only together can we…

Conduct agricultural trade and trade-policy assessments 
We identify both bottlenecks and opportunities to trade...
through comprehensive trade and value chains assessments,
As well as multi-stakeholder roundtables...
That identify intervention priorities. 

Coordinate regional multistakeholder trade networks and platforms 
We promote trade policy coordination and private sector engagement,
By strengthening collaboration with WHO and INFOSAN... 

Facilitate trade
We provide trade-related technical assistance to promote digital solutions,
Support laboratory improvement for food analysis,
And support the prioritization of investment needs...
And the design of programmes to address obstacles to trade.

Establish market intelligence and early warning systems
We identify potential logistical disruptions to supply chains,
and establish customized intelligence and early warning systems.

Develop capacities in national and regional institutions 
We develop manuals, design capacity development roadmaps...
And deliver training sessions to national and regional institutions.

NOW IS THE TIME TO TRANSFORM OUR FOOD SYSTEMS AND OUR FUTURE.

Be part of the solution.