The Subsidiary Intergovernmental Groups (IGGs) of the CCP were established to focus on trade issues for individual commodities. Coverage has shifted over time to reflect changing market and institutional factors affecting commodities—from distribution issues to new emerging issues, such as surplus disposal and price volatility.
Both producer and consumer countries take part in the IGG forums for intergovernmental consultation and exchange on trends in production, consumption, trade, and prices of key commodities. This includes regular appraisals of global markets and short-term outlooks. The IGGs consider changes in policies and examine their effects in terms of current and prospective markets.
Events are frequently organized in conjunction with the IGG forums. The aim of these events is to facilitate dialogue among FAO delegates, international policymakers, and the private sector.
Attendance
The IGG sessions are open to official delegates and observers only, appointed by an FAO Member Nation or an Associate Member. Delegations from other UN Members that are not Members or Associate Members of FAO may also attend sessions as observers.
How to become an IGG delegate or observer
The IGG sessions are open to official delegates and observers only. Delegates are individuals appointed by an FAO Member Nation or an Associate Member to attend the session, including alternates, associates, and advisers.
Delegations from nations that are not Member Nations or Associate Members of FAO, but are Members of the United Nations or any of its Specialized Agencies, may request to attend FAO sessions with observer status.
The credentials of delegates, alternates,
associates, and advisers, as well as representatives of participating
international organizations, should be deposited with the
Director-General as far as possible. These credentials must be issued
by, or on behalf of, the Head of State, Head of Government, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, or the relevant Minister. A Permanent Representative to
the Organization does not require special credentials if their letter
of accreditation specifies that they are authorized to represent their
government at sessions of the Conference. However, this does not
preclude the Government from accrediting another delegate or delegates.
Related links
CCP 2021 (74th Session)
CCP 2021 (73rd Session) [Extraordinary]
CCP 2018 (72nd Session);
CCP 2016 (71st Session);
CCP 2014 (70th Session);
CCP 2012 (69th Session);
CCP 2010 (68th Session);
CCP 2009 (67th Session);
CCP 2007 (66th Session);
CCP 2005 (65th Session);
CCP 2003 (64th Session);
CCP 2001 (63rd Session);
CCP 1999 (62nd Session).