About FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.
FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
Since our founding in 1945, we have focused special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world's poor and hungry people. FAO's activities comprise four main areas:
Putting information within reach. Sharing policy expertise. Providing a meeting place for nations. Bringing knowledge to the field.
FAO's mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
FAO provides the kind of behind-the-scenes assistance that helps people and nations help themselves.
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If a community wants to increase crop yields but lacks the technical skills, we introduce simple, sustainable tools and techniques.
When a country shifts from state to private land ownership, we provide the legal advice to smooth the way. When a drought pushes already vulnerable groups to the point of famine, we mobilize action.
And in a complex world of competing needs, we provide a neutral meeting place and the background knowledge needed to reach consensus.
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