THE SUB REGIONAL OFFICES

The Sub-regional Offices work closely with the respective Regional Offices. The Sub-regional Offices are primarily responsible for the overall planning of FAO activities in the Sub-region. With the guidance and support of the Regional Offices, they ensure a multi disciplinary approach to programmes; identify priority areas of action for the Sub-region; implement approved programmes in the Sub-region; and monitor the level of programme implementation and draw attention to any deficiencies.

Location of Sub-regional Offices

• Sub-regional office for North Africa (SNEA) located in Tunisia, Tunis
• Sub-regional Office for Southern and East Africa (SAFR) located in Harare, Zimbabwe
• Sub-regional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAPA) located in Apia, Samoa
• Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean (SLAC) located in Bridgetown, Barbados
• Sub-regional Office for Eastern Europe (SEUR) located in Budapest, Hungary

Specific activities of the Sub-regional Offices

• Ensure a multidisciplinary approach to projects and programmes implemented in the Sub-region with FAO's technical assistance.
• Report on the major developments and trends in countries of the Sub-region, based on their objectives for food and agriculture.
• Ensure policy and technical dialogue with and among FAO member countries, involving national and international institutions.
• Follow up on the World Food Summit and issues related to Food Security in the Sub-region.
• Promote technical cooperation among the countries.