FAO's four priorities - Regional office for the Near East and North Africa

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FAO's four priorities - Regional office for the Near East and North Africa

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 11 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region is undergoing rapid transformation defined by both pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. From climate change and water scarcity to population growth, urbanization, and food import dependency, the region continues to navigate a dynamic landscape. Ongoing conflicts and instability have further impacted progress in achieving sustainable development. In this context, the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) plays a crucial role in supporting countries to overcome these challenges and deliver on the priorities set by the Member States during the Near East Conference. The RNE Regional Priorities (RPs) serve as a coordinated programmatic roadmap for action, firmly anchored in the FAO’s Strategic Framework and its vision for the Four Betters: better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life. These priorities guide the implementation of country programmes across the region, focusing on transforming agrifood systems, enhancing food security, building climate resilience, and promoting inclusive, equitable growth. Together, through a coordinated and programmatic approach, we are driving meaningful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while responding to the region’s unique needs and unlocking its potential.

Language English

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