FAO Structure

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Structure

Introduction to FAO Structure

At present the organization represents 187 member countries plus the European Union; it is headed by a director general. Each member nation has one vote in the general conference, the policymaking body that convenes once every two years to approve programs, budgets, and rules of procedure, as well as to make recommendations on agricultural questions. The 49-member FAO council meets between conference sessions to monitor the world food situation and suggest necessary action. The council’s committees deal with problems on agriculture, commodities, forestry, and fisheries. The third organ, the secretariat, is responsible for implementing FAO programs. Main headquarters is in Rome, Italy.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about FAO Structure in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to FAO Structure

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Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO Structure and FAO Activities.