Iraq and FAO

Iraq and FAO

Partnering to strengthen recovery and resilience

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) FAO and Iraq have had a significant history of cooperation since the country joined the Organization in 1945. Assistance has targeted a wide range of areas, including emergency and rehabilitation, and has proved to be very successful in establishing agricultural research and extension institutes. Support has also included the provision of technical expertise and capacity building, as well as essential food and agricultural inputs, especially during difficult years marked by economic sanctions and war.

Language English

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