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The FAO Technical Network on Sustainable Food Value Chain Development

Year of publication 2015

Pages 2p.

Author David Neven, Ayurzana Puntsagdavaa

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN No ISBN

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The Technical Network contributes to the implementation of the strategic framework. It ensures quality technical inputs and supports delivery of the outputs of the strategic objectives and regional initiatives, as well as corporate technical activities.

Language English

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