Since Angola joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1977, the Organization has maintained a robust partnership with the country, evolving to address its unique challenges and opportunities.

During the protracted Civil War, FAO's initial interventions prioritized emergency assistance, focusing on the resettlement of vulnerable rural families and the provision of essential agricultural inputs to facilitate the rapid recovery of food production. This early focus on relief laid the foundation for a transition toward recovery and long-term development goals, culminating in the establishment of the FAO Representation in Angola in 1982.

In alignment with FAO's strategic objective of transforming agrifood systems to ensure sustainable development, FAO has worked in close collaboration with the Angolan government to provide technical assistance and capacity development. This partnership has focused on fostering resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural systems that contribute to food security and nutrition, improved livelihoods, and poverty reduction.

FAO's efforts are guided by Angola’s national priorities and tailored to address the challenges of food insecurity, rural poverty, and sustainable resource management.

Through this ongoing cooperation, FAO and Angola aim to strengthen local capacities, promote evidence-based policymaking, and implement innovative solutions that support communities, ensuring sustainable development and resilience for current and future generations.