The FAO Conference or Council has established Regional Commissions; open to all Member Nations and Associate Members whose territories are situated wholly or in part in one or more regions, to advise on the formulation and implementation of policy and to coordinate the implementation of policy. The Conference or Council may also establish, in conjunction with other intergovernmental organizations, Joint Commissions open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of the Organization and of the other organizations concerned, or Joint Regional Commissions open to Member Nations and Associate Members of the Organization and of the other organizations concerned, whose territories are situated wholly or in part in the region".

A number of regional Commissions for the Near East region are listed on the left menu bar.