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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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