Issue paper
FAO Migration Framework. In brief
The drivers and impacts of migration are intimately linked to FAO's global goals of eradicating hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, eliminating poverty and promoting the sustainable management and utilization of natural resources. FAO, given its mandate as a specialized UN agency, is uniquely placed to support Member States in addressing both the rural dimensions of migration as well as its implications for rural populations, including the future of agriculture and food systems.
This document provides a brief overview of the structure of the FAO Migration Framework, explaining why and how FAO works on migration. The purpose of the Framework is to guide the Organization in carrying out its work on migration at global, regional and country levels. The document is also directed to all FAO governing bodies and Member States, and provides a basis for collaboration with development partners.