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Evaluation of FAO’s contribution to enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 46 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Meeting

Category Meeting document

Synopsis (short abstract) In today’s interconnected world, with globalized food trade and resource flows across different regions, a ‘systems thinking’ for sustainable consumption and production patterns is needed. FAO’s SO4 programme is about broadening perspectives - from a focus on production to a holistic agricultural and food system approach. It seeks to optimize resource efficiencies in the production and delivery of cost-effective, healthy and safe products for all, while ensuring the inclusion and integration of smallholder producers, vulnerable consumer groups and economically weaker countries. The evaluation found the programme highly relevant, yet its food systems approach not well understood. FAO is well-positioned to support countries in developing sustainable food systems; however, it needs to better communicate its value offering and ensure that the skill sets are in place to collaborate with a wider range of stakeholders. Innovative approaches for resource mobilization should be pursued for significant impacts.

Main report Annex 1. Analysis of Contributions to Gender Equality Annex 2. Progress towards stated results that FAO has contributed to through its work under SP4 Annex 3. Assessment of the regional initiative on improving agri-food trade and market integration (RI2) Annex 4. Terms of Reference (March 2017) Review of the implementation of FAO’s strategy for improving food safety globally Appendices

Statutory body / Meeting title FAO Programme Committee (PC)

Meeting symbol JM 2018.2/1 Rev.1

Meeting Session Number 125

Meeting date 12-16 November 2018

Meeting location Rome, Italy

Language English

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