Food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts, but this goal can only be achieved with the support of its partners. At a time when new pressures are threatening the poor, from volatile food prices to global warming, effective partnership and strategically-targeted development assistance are more important than ever.    

FAO's Resource Mobilization and Management Strategy

In light of the above factors, FAO introduced, in 2011, a corporate Resource Mobilization and Management Strategy to guide FAO’s efforts in mobilizing the resources required to match Members’ priorities.  

The Strategy focuses on forging resource partnerships built on trust and mutual accountability. It aims to achieve higher and more predictable voluntary contributions that fully support FAO's achievements. In particular, it will work towards consolidating, diversifying and expanding FAO’s resource partnerships; creating a wide awareness of FAO’s priority areas and resource requirements; promoting an enhanced capacity for resource mobilization throughout the Organization; and ensuring that resources are effectively managed for results, which are reported to the governing bodies and external partners.

Top 20 Resource Partners in 2012 (USD 000) as at September 2012 (source: FPMIS)