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STRENGTHENING GLOBAL FOOD SECURITYDINO FRANCESCUTTI MOTIS
SUBREGIONAL COORDINATOR FOR THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL STATES AND YEMENFOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Muscat, Oman | 25 September 2019
Food Insecurity is more than hunger – more than 2 billion people in the world
experience moderate or severe food insecurity
1.3 billion
820 million
Overweight and obesity are increasing in all regions
Most countries where hunger increased also experienced
economic slowdown or downturn; mostly middle-income
countries
Ending hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030
requires scaled-up and bolder action
1. Eradicate hunger and
malnutrition
2. Make agriculture, forestry and
fisheries more productive and
sustainable
3. Reduce rural poverty
4. Enable inclusive and
efficient agricultural
and food systems
5. Increase the resilience of
livelihoods to threats and
crises
FAO Strategic Programmes
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
Increase investment in agriculture. Build market infrastructure and improve public goods to help
raise productivity and rural incomes.
1. Demand for food will grow
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
2. Increasing competition
for natural resources
3. Over 820 million people
are hungry today
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
4. Malnutrition affects 1 in 3
people and all nations -overweight and obesity are rising
5. A large share of food
produced is lost or wasted
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
6. 4 in 5 poor people live in
rural areas7. Gender equality -
is a precondition for prosperity
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
8. Youth numbers are rising fast- in sub-saharan Africa and south Asia
9. Inequalities are increasing- both within and between countries
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
10. Increasing GHG emissions -are exacerbating climate change
11. Climate change -is jeopardizing crop and livestock
production and fish stocks
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
GHG emissions
12. Conflicts and crises -are becoming increasingly protracted
13. Outbreaks of transboundary
pests and Diseases –are growing alarmingly
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
14. Globalization is increasing demand -
for information, technology and participation
Are we there yet? Getting to zero hunger
Opportunities to Invest in Sustainable Development
Business Development Portfolio
Collective action for the SDGs (CA)
CA01 DATA: Measuring the SDGsImproving country data for monitoring SDG achievements and informing policy decisions
CA02
CA03
POLICY:
Integrated Policy supportAssisting countries to transform food and agriculture to achieve the SDGs
Food and Agriculture – Forum for the SDGs Giving stakeholders a voice in the SDG implementation through online dialogue and debate
CA04
CA05
ALLIANCES:
Alliances for Transformative Action Fostering producer-centric, multi-level coordination and investment
One PlanetDelivering on SDG12 through the one planet Sustainable Food System Programme
CA06INVESTMENT: AgrlnvestEnabling sustainable private investment in agri-food systems and on specific value chains
Business Development Portfolio
ZERO HUNGER (ZH)
ZH01 Zero Hunger Global Policy FacilitySupporting governments to design policy and attract investment
ZH02Zero hunger Global InstrumentsEnabling countries to apply global guidance, standards and norms to achieve the SDGs
ZH03Tackling Obesity and Diet- related Chronic DiseasesTransforming food system for health wellbeing
ZH04Food Security and Nutrition in SIDS Implementing the global Action Programme in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Business Development Porfolio
TRADE AND AGRIBUSINESS (TA)
TA01 Agro-Industry AcceleratorAccelerator for Agriculture and Agro-industry Development and Innovation (3ADI+)
TA02Aid for Trade AfricaFood-system development for structural transformation in Africa
TA03Aid for Trade Europe and Central AsiaFood-system development for structural transformation in Europe and Central Asia
Business Development Portfolio
ONE HEALTH AND TRANSBOUNDARY PESTS AND DISEASES (OH)
OH 01 Antimicrobial Resistance Multi-Partner Trust Fund (AMR MPTF):Combatting the rising global threat of AMR through a One Health approach
OH02 Peste des Petits Ruminants Eradication:Advancing the eradication of Pestits des Petitis Ruminants (PPR) in Africa
OH03 African Trypanosomosis Control Tackling neglected tropical diseases for African development
OH04 Fall Armyworm Management Sustainable management of the Fall Armyworm (FAW)
OH05 Red Palm Weevil EradicationEradicating the red palm Weevil (RPW) in the Near East and North Africa
Business Development Porfolio
CLIMATE CHANGE (CC)
CC 01 Climate- Smart Agriculture (CSA)Boosting agriculture productivity and incoming while adapting to climate change
CC02 Climate Action for Sustainable Development Supporting countries to transition to low-emission, climate-resilient agriculture and food systems
CC03 Climate Data System and Services Advancing national weather and climate information systems for use in agriculture
CC04 Water Scarcity ManagementAddressing water scarcity in agriculture and food systems
CC05 Great Green WallAction Against Desertification initiative to boost small-scale farming in Africa
Business Development Porfolio
BLUE GROWTH (BG)
BG01 Blue Production Making fisheries and aquaculture more productive and sustainable
BG02 Blue TradeCreating a more sustainable seafood value chain
BG03 Blue CommunicationEmpowering coastal and fishing communication to improve livelihoods
Business Development Porfolio
ECONOMIC INCLUSION (EI)
EI 01 Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment FacilityClosing the gender gap in agriculture to eliminate hunger and poverty
EI02 Forest and Farm FacilityCollective action towards improved livelihood and climate-resilient landscapes
EI03 Rural Social ProtectionPromoting resilient livelihood and the economic potential of the rural poor and vulnerable
EI04 Landscapes for lifeEmpowering people and local institution to boost sustainable development
EI05 Scaling Up AgroecologyGuiding the transition to more sustainable, efficient, equitable and inclusive food system
EI06 Sustainable Mountain Development Enhancing the resilience of mountain people and their environment
EI07 Pastoralism for Resilience and Sustainable Development
Helping to protect and develop livelihood in the world’s drylands
EI08 Dimitra Community ClubsPromoting Collective action through a gender-transformative approach to improve rural livelihoods
EI09 Agri-servicesMaking rural services work for small-scale producers and poor family farms
URBAN FOOD ACTION (UFA)
UFA01 Urban Food Policy AssistanceSupporting National and Local Governments to design urban food policy and attract investment
UFA02 Local Food Production and MarketingReinforcing the climate resilience of short food supply chains for zero hunger and improved nutrition
UFA03 Agri-Food Innovation - TownInvesting in inclusive agri-food industries and services for functional and prosperous territories
UFA04 Urban Food Environments and Green SpacesImproving people’s access to nutrition food and green space
UFA05 Save Food CitiesReducing food losses and waste in urban centres through sustainable and circular bioeconomy
UFA06 Urban Food Governance and Action Platforms Fostering city-to-city cooperation, partnerships and global advocacy for food-system innovation
Business Development Portfolio
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT(YE)
YE01 Youth Agri-Food Policy Assistance Supporting governments to increase decent job opportunities for youth in the agri-food system
YE02 From School to Work Equipping young people with skills and training, while tackling child labour
YE03 Green Jobs for YouthAdapting to climate change through green enterprise and creating jobs for rural youth
YE04 Jobs 4 Peace InitiativeBridging humanitarian action, development and peace by enhancing youth entrepreneurship and employment opportunity
YE05 Youth Employment for sustainabilityBoosting job creation and reducing rural poverty in Africa
YE06 Rural Youth Job Creation: SahelBuilding stability and resilience
MIGRATION (M)
M01 Rural Migration Policy AssistanceSupporting government to design policies and programmes to scale up alternatives and maximize the benefits of rural migration
M02 Diaspora for AgribusinessBoosting jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth through diaspora engagement
M03 Migration and Climate Change Tracking environment-migration challenges and fostering climate-change adaptation
Business Development Portfolio
INNOVATION FOR AGRICULTURE (IA)
IA01 Innovation System for Family FarmersLifting family farmers out of poverty to achieve food security and sustainable agriculture
IA02 Digital Innovation Accelerator Programme Transforming high-potential ideas into large-scale digital services to empower rural farmers and democratize food and agriculture solutions
IA03 World Agriculture Watch (WAW) Monitoring and guiding investments to transform family farming
Business Development Portfolio
TRANSITIONING FROM CRISES (TC)
TC01 Reinforcing Local Capacities for Stability Supporting government to design policies and programmes to scale up alternatives and maximize the benefits of rural migration
TC02 Syria: Reinforcing Local Capacities for Stability Boosting jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth through diaspora engagement
TC03 Iraq: Reinforcing Local Capacities for Stability Tracking environment-migration challenges and fostering climate-change adaptation
TC04 Colombia Peace SupportImplementing Colombia's Peace Accord and Comprehensive Rural Reform at local level
Business Development Portfolio
FAO Office Network
• Regional Office for Nord Africa and Near East (Cairo)
• Subregional Office for the GCC States and Yemen (Abu Dhabi)
• Programme Office for Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
• FAO Representation in Oman (Muscat)
• Cooperation Programme started in Bahrain
• Cooperation Programme under development for Kuwait
Oman
• Country Programme Framework (2018-2022)
• Public-Private Partnerships to increase investment in Agriculture –
e.g. with Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO)
FAO Operations in the GCC
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