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Food Security Information System project fosters strong collaboration among stakeholders in the Kyrgyz Republic

Year of publication 2016

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Series title Project Evaluation Series

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) A recent evaluation by the FAO Office of Evaluation has found that the Food Security Information System (FSIS) project has helped reinforce synergies and broadened professional collaborations among different groups of stakeholders in the Kyrgyz Republic. But the project will require a detailed exit strategy to ensure sustainability of its impact.

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