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FAO-WFP Anticipatory Action Strategy

Scaling up anticipatory actions to prevent food crises – September 2023








FAO. 2023. FAO-WFP Anticipatory Action Strategy. Scaling up anticipatory actions to prevent food crises – September 2023. Rome.



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