Organisation
ACC Network on Rural Development and Food Security
Mobilises support for government efforts to implement rural development and food security programmes; reinforces ties between UN organisations and other stakeholders; fosters synergy and avoid duplication of efforts; exchanges and disseminates information, experiences and best practices
The ACC Network is a mechanism for World Food Summit follow-up. It was established by the United Nations Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC), and is jointly managed by FAO and IFAD, in close cooperation with WFP, and aims to:
- mobilize support for government efforts to implement the World Food Summit Plan of Action and rural development and food security programmes
- reinforce ties between UN organizations and other stakeholders
- foster synergy and avoid duplication of efforts
- exchange and disseminate information, experiences and best practices
Cuurrently consists of 65 worldwide ACC Network Thematic Groups, with more planned. Membership consists of involve UN agencies, relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and representatives of civil society and the private sector.
WWW site includes: thematic groups and priority themes that they are working on: country profiles; database of related documents, searchable by themes. Documents are available in full-text online.
Also runs ACC Network Knowledge Forum, a discussion forum aimed at encouraging the information exchange, debate and networking.
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Contact Details
ACC c/o Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
