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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
(FAO)
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ABOUT FAO
OVERVIEW
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
HOW TO APPLY
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ABOUT FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is specialized
agency of the
United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat
hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that
people have
regular access to enough high -quality food to lead active,
healthy lives.
With 194 member states , FAO works in over 130 countries
worldwide .
We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger .
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Agriculture holds the key to solving two of the greatest
problems
now facing humanity: eradicating poverty and hunger, and
contributing to maintaining the stable climatic conditions in
which civilization can thrive.
José Graziano da Silva
Director -General, FAO
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WHAT WE DO
strategic objectives:
Help eliminate
hunger, food
insecurity and
malnutrition
Make agriculture,
forestry and
fisheries more
productive and
sustainable
Reduce rural
poverty
Enable inclusive
and efficient
agricultural and
food systems
Increase the
resilience of
livelihoods to
threats and crises
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AREAS OF WORK
The Agriculture & Consumer Protection department works with
partners to address the range of issues that affect food from farm
to table including: improved production; management and
conservation of crops and livestock; plant and animal pest and
disease prevention and response; food safety and quality; and
agricultural research and extension.
The Climate, Biodiversity, Land and Water department has two
main areas of focus: Climate Change where FAO supports countries to
both mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and Land
And Water where FAO aims to enhance the agricultural productivity
and advance the sustainable use of land and water systems .
The Economic and Social development department works on social
protection, gender equality, decent rural employment preventing
child undernutrition and collates and disseminates food and
agricultural statistics globally.
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AREAS OF WORK
The Fisheries & Aquaculture department works to strengthen
global governance and the managerial and technical capacities of
members and to lead consensus -building towards improved
conservation and utilization of aquatic resources.
The Forestry department helps nations manage their forests in a
sustainable way.
The Programme Support department Strategic Framework by
mobilizing resources, preparing and responding to food and
agricultural threats, help countries increase investment in
agriculture.
The Corporate Services & Administration department delivers
services and support functions in travel, procurement and other
administrative areas.
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WHY JOIN FAO
Contribute to a noble mandate
Collaborate with people from around the world on issues facing
the global community
Be part of one of the respected organizations
Learn about international affairs
Gain valuable skills and experience
Access exposure and networking opportunities
Work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
