The fund, planned for a three years period, would be used to :
· Organize periodic regional meetings among FO to exchange experience
· Assist in the development of national FO in the various countries
· Improve the information base practically needed by FO to efficiently participate in policy
negociations (Rural Identity Card)
· Mobilize autonomously ad hoc technical expertise to assist them in national/regional
negociations
· Create a network of researchers and experts who know FO and their needs and can
provide them with adapted, high-quality technical and scientific information.