1.2 The structure of world agriculture 1.2.1 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture и сельскохозяйственная организация de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (Spanish) FAO emblem with its Latin motto, ("Let there be Fiat panis bread") Abbreviation FAO, ONUAA 16 October 1945, in Quebec Formation City, Canada Specialized Agency Type active Legal status Rome, Italy Headquarters José Graziano da Silva Head (current) UN Economic and Social Parent organization Council www.fao.org Website The (FAO) is an agency of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations United Nations that 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, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all.
1.2 The structure of world agriculture 1.2.1 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture и сельскохозяйственная организация de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (Spanish) FAO emblem with its Latin motto, Fiat panis ("Let there be bread") Abbreviation FAO, ONUAA Formation 16 October 1945, in Quebec City, Canada Type Specialized Agency Legal status active Headquarters Rome, Italy Head José Graziano da Silva (current) Parent organization UN Economic and Social Council Website www.fao.org The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an agency of the United Nations that 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, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all.
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