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Since the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), France has been an active and generous partner, working closely with the Organization in support of shared food security and agricultural development goals. France’s support is characterized on the one hand by its financial contributions and the secondment of high-level French technical experts, and on the other by its efforts to strengthen the place of agriculture and food issues amongst the priorities of the international community, as well as create inclusive global governance that promotes the participation of all relevant actors at the global, regional and...

Agriculture today faces increasing pressure to provide sufficient, affordable and nutritious food for a growing population, cope with climate change and the degradation of natural resources, including water scarcity, soil depletion, and biodiversity loss. Pervasive inequalities between rural and urban areas have led to an unprecedented level of urbanization. To feed the world and do it sustainably, an urgent and radical shift in our food systems is necessary. To be effective, transformative actions must address a complex set of interconnected objectives encompassing economic, social and environmental dimensions. Family farmers are at the heart of this issue. They provide the majority...

Deepening our engagement with resource partners and fostering new alliances with like-minded players is essential for generating real and far-reaching impact on the ground, especially in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. In order to highlight FAO’s relevance and results achieved through the continued support of key resource partners, TCR is preparing targeted donor-specific marketing materials for resource mobilization purposes.

The Republic of Korea is a growing donor, having steadily increased its official development assistance in recent years. Agriculture remains a top priority sector for development cooperation, as seen in the country’s 2018 International Development Cooperation Plan. The sector’s specific focus on improving the self-reliance of rural areas very much mirrors some of the key values embedded in FAO’s Strategic Framework.

Sustainable Development calls for strengthened partnerships in the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including North–South, South–South, and triangular partnerships. The report South–South and Triangular Cooperation in FAO: Strengthening Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals illustrates how South–South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) can be leveraged to enhance agricultural productivity and improve food security and nutrition in the developing world. It aims to deepen the understanding of the role and contribution of SSTC to agricultural development, food security, and nutrition. The report also offers practical lessons on how SSTC could be...