Partnerships for Food Security in the Caribbean Region

Partnerships for Food Security in the Caribbean Region

Year of publication 2014

Pages 2p.

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) FAO recognizes that no single body can undertake the mammoth task of eradicating hunger on its own and has placed partnerships at the very heart of its operations. Common food security goals have been achieved through the establishment of strategic partnerships. FAO works together with a large number of partners: UN agencies, Member Governments, bilateral donor agencies, development banks, regional organizations, producer organizations and cooperatives, academic and research institutions, privat e sector companies and associations, special purpose coalitions and many others. Partners bring technical skills, financial resources, local knowledge and historical and practical experience to the task. These contribute to increasing efficiency, effectiveness and impact.

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