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Vietnam, FAO ink cooperation framework in World Food Day ceremony

Vietnam and FAO agreed a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 during a ceremony to mark the 37th World Food Day held in northern Bac Kan province on October 14.
Vietnam, FAO ink cooperation framework in World Food Day ceremony ảnh 1Vietnam and FAO ink a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 in Bac Kan province on October 14. (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)

Bac Kan (VNA) – Vietnamand the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) agreed a country programmeframework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 during a ceremony to mark the37th World Food Day held in northern Bac Kanprovince on October 14.

The ceremony also celebrated the 72th FAO anniversary(October 16) with FAO Representative in Vietnam Jongha Bae in attendance.This year, the event highlighted “Changing the future of migration by investingin food security and rural development”, which is also a key area forcooperation between FAO and the government of Vietnam.

The framework was signed between FAO and the Ministryof Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), laying a foundation for FAO’sactivities to foster agricultural development in the country.

[FAO pledges continuous support for Vietnam]

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Agricultureand Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh said there should be a comprehensiveapproach to rural development that does not only highlight agricultural growthalone but also consider other related aspects such as public services,including education, healthcare and infrastructure, the environment andculture.

Rural development is a long-term process but resourcesare limited; therefore, it requires specific priorities for each period,enhanced role of local people and communities and greater engagement of theprivate sector, Doanh noted.

FAO maintained its focus on agriculture and ruraldevelopment in Vietnam to address causes of displacement, he said,adding that by giving business and employment opportunities for young peoplewho do not fully live off farming, FAO has helped increase food security; improve adaptability to different livelihoods and access to social welfare;reduce conflicts over resources; and provide solutions to environmentaldegradation and climate change.

FAO has carried out a number of projects in Bac Kanin the last few years, targeting poverty reduction, food insecurity,inequality, unemployment and rural resource degradation, notably the project tostrengthen links with the youth for sustainable agricultural development.”-VNA
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