Global hunger is on the rise again, affecting over 821 million people – around one out of every nine people in the world. At the same time, multiple forms of malnutrition are threatening the health of millions worldwide.
Collaboration among the United Nations Rome-based agencies (RBAs), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) is a core priority at local, regional and global levels. Achieving a Zero Hunger world (Sustainable Development Goal 2) is at the heart of their mandates.
The three agencies are working closely together on a long-term sustainable development agenda that transforms people’s lives and improves their food security today and in the future.
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Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives by addressing reasons for hunger and poverty.
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IFAD is the only international financial institution dedicated exclusively to investing in rural areas to eradicate poverty and hunger. Our loans and grants enable developing countries to increase food production, create jobs and protect resources.
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Responding to emergencies and saving lives and livelihoods – either through direct assistance or by strengthening country capacities – remains at the heart of WFP’s operations, especially as humanitarian needs become increasingly complex and protracted.
Leadership
Working together for a #ZeroHunger world
FAO, IFAD and WFP collaborate in many ways to further the global community’s goal of creating a #ZeroHunger world. Each agency has a unique mandate related to technical expertise, international financial assistance and food aid. By working together, they give Member Countries the benefit of their complementaries and combined strengths. The three agencies coordinate their activities at international, national, and regional/local levels, contributing to the broader effort of UN system-wide coherence and coordination.
News
Building smart solutions to advance equal opportunities for women and girls
La unión hace la fuerza
FAO, FIDA y WFP presentan un informe de su trabajo conjunto en América Latina y el Caribe.
Fifth Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition
Global Panel met in Rome to discuss its strategic priorities in support of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition.
Documents
CFS Chair's Letter on the situation in Yemen
The CFS Chair calls for action on the situation in Yemen.
Collection and analysis of bilateral or tripartite work collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2012-2017
FAO, IFAD and WFP have developed joint actions in the Latin American and Caribbean region with the common goal of eradicating hunger and malnutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development.
2018 Joint Progress Report on RBA Collaboration
This joint update highlights the efforts of the three agencies to work together to address and achieve the SDGs. It gives examples of improved coordination, and offers an analysis of challenges, opportunities and lessons learnt.
Events
World Soil Day
Dec 05, 2017
IFAD UN-Water Meeting
Feb 01, 2018 - Feb 02, 2018
FAO Regional Conference Africa
Feb 19, 2018 - Feb 23, 2018
International Women's Day
Mar 08, 2018
Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition
Oct 29, 2018 - Oct 30, 2018
CFS 45: Committee on World Food Security
Oct 15, 2018 - Oct 19, 2018
Fifth Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition General Meeting in Rome
Nov 05, 2018 - Nov 07, 2018
La unión hace la fuerza: FAO, FIDA y WFP presentan un informe de su trabajo conjunto en América Latina y el Caribe
Nov 20, 2018
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