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Independent evaluation of FAO’s decentralization

Year of publication 2005

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 4p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Series title Thematic Evaluation Series

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This evaluation came ten years after the Director-General had introduced further decentralization as a major pillar in the comprehensive package of reforms launched in 1994. The central aim of the decentralization was to increase the Organization’s relevance and ability to act in proximity to the problems of member countries. It was also seen as an opportunity to enhance the use of national capacities, to achieve economies in implementation and to improve response time.

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