During the Montpellier Workshop on Global Programmes for Commodity Chains, participants agreed on the need to continue this initiative of a facilitation mechanism. A second phase of the initiative should be less on concept development and should emphasize global programmes in preparation and on other commodities to help the emergence of possible new global programmes.
Five issues were considered important to justify the continuation of a facilitation mechanism for commodity chains:
The Global Forum identified commodity chains, both major crops and under-utilised species, as one of its priorities to facilitate research cooperation and promote partnerships. The proposed approach is based on the concept of a Global Programme.
An important factor for the success of the scaling up of AE/NRM innovations and the process of local innovation is the design of appropriate policies which will encourage and support these local initiatives. These policies may address, for example, the legal framework (e.g. legislation on common property resources); the provision of credit, inputs and marketing infrastructure; the organisation of research, extension and education; or opportunities for farmer-level training and exchange.
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InterDev, whose construction began in 1999, is a mutualist information service based on new information technologies. It offers development practitioners validated references on experiences, techniques, and methods.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is working towards alleviation of poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security. It is active in land and water development, plant and animal production, forestry, fisheries, economic and social policy, investment, nutrition, food standards and commodities and trade. It also plays a major role in dealing with food and agri cultural emergencies.