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Guljahan Kurbanova, Economist, FAO REUHeather Hill, WFP Tajikistan, April14-15, 2011
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In the second half of 2010, food prices started rising and are currently 37 percent higher than in March last year.
High prices drive the shape and magnitude of consumers’ and farmers’ responses, which in turn affect demand and supply on world markets. (KZ, KG, TJ, UZ).
Agriculture output, mainly cereal production, declined in several countries.
Trade conditions have worsened. Malnutrition rates show no improvement.
The long-term challenges in agriculture: 1. Slowing growth in production2. Increased market volatility in fuel,
fertilizers, biotechnology3. Lack of investment4. Water scarcity and land degradation 5. Declining share of agriculture in
development aid6. Declining funds for research and development
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Weak production driving support including food processing industry
Too few activities in capacity-building◦ State institutions ◦ Small farmers◦ NGOs
Insufficient advocacy-based approach Country approach prevails over regional Weak infrastructure for agricultural and
food production and trade
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Stronger regional approaches to boost trade
Enhanced information-sharing on the agricultural markets and food security
Monitor main trends/peculiarities in food security in each country
Clear need for consistent food security monitoring systems
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Cooperation: FAO/ WFP: Increased cooperation in food security
monitoring systems Feasibility study for regional FS monitoring Coordination of UN Agencies and other
international institutions:◦ UNDP/ WB/ ADB – integrated management
of natural resources ( water and land)◦ FAO/ WFP/ UNICEF/ USAID/ WHO/ UNFPA -
nutritionCooperation with stakeholders: Improve skills and capacities of stakeholders Advocacy and public information-based
approach to national priorities
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Increased exchange of information on food security
Donor/government lobbying to sustain FS tools Activate dialogue on issues related to food
security though conferences, trainings, research, working groups and networks
Strengthen smallholders’ capacity to analyze market trends through joint assessments and surveys in food security-related fields.
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Activity Country Partnership Output Outcome
Regional trade facilitation
CA-5EADB, FAO, UNDP, WB, ADB
Improved performance of trade agreements and arrangements
Reduced trade barriers
Consistent FS monitoring
CA-5FAO, WFP, UNDP, UNICEF
Regional briefs/ bulletin
Increased awareness on FS in the region and by countries
Malnourishment/ Nutrition
TJ, KG, UZ
FAO, WFP, WHO, UNICEF
Education and capacity building
Improved quality of foodconsumption 8
Activity Country Partnership Output Outcome
Monitoring Climate Change & Weather Conditions &
CA-5FAO, UNEP, WB, UNDP
Research and publications
Information shared and strengthened capacity
Investment promotion in the agriculture and food processing industry
TJ, KG, UZ
EADB, ADB, FAO, EBRD, UNDP, WB
Investment forum
Improved flows of investment in the sector
Land and Water CA-5FAO, IFAS, WB, UNDP
Implementation of new technologies in the sectors
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