Food and Agriculture Organization Flashcards
1
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Headquarters
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Rome, Italy
2
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Head
A
Jose Graziano Da Silva
3
Q
Membership
A
197 members
- 194 states
- 3 associate members
4
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Type of organization
A
Specialized agency of the United Nations
5
Q
Goal
A
Defeat hunger in the world, serving both developed and developing countries. It acts a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.
6
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Purpose
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It is a source of knowledge and information and helps developed and developing countries in transition to modernize and improve agriculture, forestry, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all