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FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) Programme Review - November 2011 Edition

Year of publication 2011

Pages 30

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In adition to several articles higlighting the Regional Office for Africa activities in the region, an update on FAO assistance to Somalia is featured highlighting the commitment of the organization in delivering sustainable programme support. Information on the recent FAO sub regional policy consultation on food prices is presented, in addition to an overview one of RAF's flagship regional projects, The Green Wall for the Sahara delivered in partnership with the African Union and the EU.

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