UNSCHEDULED SESSIONS APPROVED
| Programme | Session No. | Title and Remarks | Estimated Cost $ | Art. of Const. and Category | Attendance | |
| 2.1.1 | AGL 916 | Workshop on Agro–ecological Zones, Crop and Population Potentials | 5 000 | - (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – To meet the needs of the African Rehabilitation Programme | ||||||
| 2.1.2 | AGP 809 | Expert Consultation on Weed Management in the Near East | 2 750 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – To develop an action programme for the immediate and long–term improvements in weed management | ||||||
| 2.1.2 | AGS 805 | Government Consultation on the Establishment of the African Oil Palm Development Association | 39 500 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – Recommended by the second African Palm Oil Processing Workshop, December 1983 | ||||||
| 2.1.2 | AGS 904 | Workshop on Training for Mechanization Strategy Formulation | 1 500 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – To assist developing countries in the develop– ment of a methodology for formulating agricultural mechanization strategies at the country level | ||||||
| 2.1.3 | AGA 814 | Technical Consultation on Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer – Present and Future – in African Countries | 11 000 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – To assess the current situation of artificial insemination and breeding in some African countries | ||||||
| 2.1.3 | AGA 972 | Workshop on Livestock Policy, Range and Feed Utilization – Guidelines for Drought-Prone African Countries | 15 000 | - (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – To meet priority needs of African countries | ||||||
| 2.1.3 | AGA 975 | Training Course on Pork Handling and Processing for Managers of Slaughterhouses and Meat Processing Plants | 20 000 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Recommended by the International Meat Development Scheme mission carried out in November 1984 | ||||||
| 2.1.3 | AGP 810 | Expert Consultation on Rangeland Rehabilitation and Development in the Near East | 2 600 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – To strengthen links with national institutions in RNEA and provide technical support to countries affected by the Sahelian drought | ||||||
| 2.1.4 | AGR 803 | First General Conference of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa Region (AARINENA) | 21 000 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – The 17th Near East Regional Conference urged FAO to continue its support to the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions | ||||||
| 2.1.4 | AGR 804 | Expert Consultation on International Cooperation in Remote Sensing Applied to Renewable Resources | 1 000 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – To examine the needs and requirements of international cooperation in remote sensing to assist national development in developing countries | ||||||
| 2.1.4 | REUR 820 | First. Technical Consultation on Biomass Conversion for Energy | 9 200 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – Recommended by the Consultation of the European Cooperative Network on Rural Energy, April 1984 | ||||||
| 2.1.4 | RAPA 805 | Expert Consultation on the Establishment of Regional Association for Agricultural Research | 5 000 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – Recommended by the 17th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, 1984 (APRC/84/REP, para 191) | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | AGS 807 | Consultation on Technical Assistance for Agricultural Marketing. Development | 6 200 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNS | |
| – Organized to respond to requirements of a number of donor countries and funding institutions who expressed great interest in funding subject–related activities | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | ESH 814 | Expert Consultation on Rural Development Policies and Strategies in the Caribbean | 3 300 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – Follow–up to WCARRD | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | ESH 815 | Intergovernmental Consultation on Follow–up of WCARRD in Latin America and the Caribbean | 24 300 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – Follow–up to WCARRD | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | ESH 816 | Conference of Plenipotentiaries for the Adoption of a Protocol to amend the Agreement for the Establishment of a Regional Centre on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development of Latin America and the Caribbean | 80 000 | VI–5 (1) | All MNs serviced by FAO Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean | |
| – Follow–up to WCARRD | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | RAPA 804 | Expert Consultation on Linkages of Agricultural Extension with Agricultural Research and Education | 3 000 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – Recommended by the 17th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, 1984 (APRC/84/REP, para. 177) | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | RAPA 901 | Regional Seminar on Planning for Agricultural Marketing Development in Developing Countries of Asia and the Pacific | 1 500 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Recommended by the 17th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, 1984 (APRC/84/REP, paras. 170 and 172) | ||||||
| 2.1.5 | REUR 805 | Technical Consultation on Management Training for Women in Farming and Pluriactivity | 6 100 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – Follow–up to the Symposium on Management Training for Women in Farming and Pluriactivity held in 1984 in response to a Recommendation of the 13th Regional Conference for Europe (ERC/82/REP, PARA. 68 (ii)) | ||||||
| 2.1.6 | ESN 804 | Expert Consultation for Broadening the Food Base with Traditional Food Plants | 5 000 | VI–4 (3) . | Individuals In Personal Capacity | |
| – To meet the needs of the African Rehabilitation Programme | ||||||
| 2.1.6 | ESN 964 | Sub–Regional Training Course on Food Contamination with special reference to Aflatoxins | Nil | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Recommended by the Third Meeting of the Codex Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean held in March 1984 | ||||||
| 2.1.6 | ESN 965 | FAO/PAHO Regional Workshop on Street Foods | Nil | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Recommended by the Third Meeting of the Codex Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean held in March 1984 | ||||||
| 2.1.6 | ESN 966 | FAO/WHO Inter–country Workshop on Food Sampling for Quality Control | 2 600 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Recommended by the Technical Consultation on Food and Nutrition Policies and Programmes in the Near East Region, held in December 1984 | ||||||
| 2.1.7 | ESC 804 | Expert Consultation on the Assessment of the Food Supply Situation and the Estimation of the Food Aid Requirements by the Global Information and Early Warning System | 4 500 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – To explain and clarify the approach of the GIEWS to the estimation of production, consumption and food aid requirement | ||||||
| 2.1.7 | ESS 801 | Expert Consultation on Improvement of Statistics on Subsistence Food Crops in Africa | 22 000 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – To meet the needs of the African Rehabilitation Programme | ||||||
| 2.1.7 | ESS 901 | Workshop on Improvement of Statistics on Women in Agriculture Project Proposal | 1 300 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Follow–up to WCARRD | ||||||
| 2.1.8 | AGD 801 | Expert Consultation on Africa Study | 19 500 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity | |
| – To discuss draft document on Africa Study | ||||||
| 2.1.8 | ESC 905 | Workshop on Production and Marketing Constraints on Roots, Tubers and Plantains in Africa | 27 000 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Follow–up to recommendations made by the Committee on World Food Security at its 1983 and 1984 sessions | ||||||
| 2.1.8 | ESC 906 | Workshop on National Preparedness for Acute and Large–Scale Food Shortages for West and Central African Countries | 24 500 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – Follow–up to recommendations made by the 6th Session of the Committee on World Food Security, 1981 | ||||||
| 2.1.8 | RAFR 803 | Technical Consultation on Experiences in Agriculture Sector Planning in Africa in the context of TCDC | 9 500 | VI–5 (2) | Selected Member Nations | |
| – To promote TCDC in Africa | ||||||
| 2.1.8 | RNEA 903 and | Sub–regional Seminar for In–Service Trainers on Agricultural Project Analysis for Mashrek Countries | 5 000 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| RNEA 904 | International Seminar on Food Consumption Patterns and Policies in Maghreb Countries | 5 000 | – (4) | Selected Individuals | ||
| – Replacing cancelled session RNEA 902 – Workshop on Agriculture Investment Projects | ||||||
| 2.2.2 | FI 812–2 | Conference of Plenipotentiaries to adopt an INFOFISH Agreement |
46 000 | VI–5 (1) | Selected MNs | |
| – Recommended by the Consultation of Legal Experts held in September 1984 |
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| 2.2.2 | FI 906 | Training Course on Extension for Small–Scale Rural Aquaculture Development | 75 000 | - (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – To meet the needs of the African Rehabilitation Programme | ||||||
| 2.2.2 | FI 907 | Workshop for the Formulation of Aquaculture Projects in the SADCC Countries | 25 000 | - (4) | Selected Individuals | |
| – To meet the needs of the African Rehabilitation Programme | ||||||
| 2.2.3 | FI 705–62 | IPFC Executive Committee | Nil | XIV (1) | Members of Executive Committee | |
| – Recommended by the 61st Session of the IPFC Executive Committee, October 1984 | ||||||
| 2.2.3 | FI 813 | Technical Consultation on Fish Trade Matters | 12 000 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – Recommended by the 15th Session of COFI, 1983 | ||||||
| 2.2.3 | FI 816 | Fourth Technical Consultation on Stock Assessment in the Balearic and Gulf of Lions Statistical Division | Nil | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – Recommended by the 17th Session of the General Fisheries Council for the Mediterranean, September 1984 | 2.2.3 | FI 790 | EIFAC Working Party on Introductions | Nil | VI–1 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity |
| – Recommended by the 13th Session of the European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission, May 1984 | 2.3.1 | FO 808 | Expert Consultation on Land Evaluation for Forestry Planning at District Level with particular reference to Asia and the Pacific | 2 000 | VI–4 (3) | Individuals in Personal Capacity |
| – To help in preparing the guidelines for District Level Forestry Planning in the form of a Forestry paper | 3.1.0 | DDF 801 | Donors Meeting on Rehabilitation of Agriculture in Ethiopia | 8 300 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs |
| – African Rehabilitation Programme | ||||||
| 3.9.0 | DDD 801 | Meeting on Rehabilitation of Agriculture in Africa | 10 000 | VI–5 (2) | Selected MNs | |
| – African Rehabilitation Programme |
| Programme | Session No. | Title of Session | Estimated Cost | Reason for Cancellation |
| 2.1.1. | AGL 909 and 914 | Workshops on Small–scale Irrigation Development | 5 000 | A Regional Consultation recommended by the Africa Regional Conference will deal with this subject in 1986 |
| 2.1.1 | AGL 910 | Seminar on Irrigation Management | 4 200 | Cancelled as the subject will be covered by a national training course | 2.1.1 | RAPA 701–9 | FAO Regional Commission on Farm Management for Asia a.nd the Pacific | 27 300 | Postponed to next biennium to allow interval of time between the Session of the Commission and the Expert Consultation on Farming Systems Development held in May 1985 |
| 2.1.2 | AGP 803 | Government Consultation on Genetic Vulnerability in Major Food Crops | 13 500 | Cancelled due to organizational difficulties in meeting planned date |
| 2.1.2 | AGP 804 | Expert Consultation on Disease Resistance in Perennial Crops | 2 800 | The objectives will be met by discussion in a working group and by preparation of a publication on this subject |
| 2.1.2 | AGP 806–2 | Technical Consultation for the Development of Horticultural Production in Africa with special emphasis on Traditional Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Species | 38 500 | Cancelled as the subject and related activities will be dealt with through joint collaboration with the Commission of Tropical and Sub tropical Horticulture of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) |
| 2.1.2 | AGP 902 | Training Course in Plant Quarantine | 1 500 | Cancelled due to organizational difficulties in meeting planned date |
| 2.1.2 | REUR 822 | Consultation on the European Cooperative Network on Sheep and Goat Production | 8 000 | Replaced by unscheduled Session REUR 805 – Technical Consultation on Management Training for Women in Farming and Pluriactivlty |
| 2.1.3 | AGA 709–3 | Panel of Experts on the Ecological and Technical Aspects of the Programme for the Control of African Animal Trypanosomiasis and Related Development | 21 500 | To be replaced by ad hoc Expert Consultations after the initial stages of planning and implementing the various activities of the Programme |
| 2.1.3 | RAFR 703 | Panel of Experts on Development Aspects of the Programme for the Control of African Animal Trypan–osomiasis and Related Development |
25 000 | To be replaced by ad hoc Expert Consultations as for above session AGA 709–3 |
| 2.1.4 | AGR 901 | Seminar on Institute and Research Management |
2 150 | Cancelled as a Seminar on the same subject will be held in the next biennium |
| 2.1.4 | AGR 902 | Training Course on Research Management | 2 000 | Cancelled as combined with session AGR 901 – Workshop on Research Project Management |
| 2.1.4 | AGR 904 | Training Course on Research Management | 2 000 | Cancelled as combined with session AGR 903 – Seminar on Agricultural Research Centre Management |
| 2.1.4 | AGR 913–2 | FAO/Unesco/UNEP Training Course on the Use of Remote Sensing in Protected Area Management | 1 000 | Cancelled due to lack of financial support from other sponsoring organizations |
| 2.1.4 | AGR 916 | UN/FAO Regional Training Seminar on Remote Sensing Application | 14 000 | Postponed to next biennium at request of host government |
| 2.1.4 | AGR 917 | UN/FAO International Remote Sensing Training Course for Tropical Forest Resources | 3 400 | Cancelled as combined with session 914–10 –UN/FA0 Inter–Regional Training Course on Remote Sensing Applied to Monitoring Forest Lands |
| 2.1.4 | REUR 811 | Technical Consultation on Indirect Energy Conservation | 7 000 | Postponed to next biennium at request of host government |
| 2.1.5 | ESH 803 | Expert Consultation on Appropriate Management Systems for Agricultural Cooperatives in Latin America | 2 700 | Replaced by Unscheduled Session ESH 814 – Expert Consultation on Rural Development Policies and Strategies in the Caribbean |
| 2.1.5 | ESH 806 | Expert Consultation on Administering Agricultural Development for Small Farmers | 19 000 | No longer necessary as the activities have been covered by five regional meetings and one global meeting |
| 2.1.5 | ESH 810 | Expert consultation on Improving Agricultural Extension to Increase Food Production in Africa | 27 400 | Cancelled as host government's agreement on proposed dates not received |
| 2.1.5 | RNEA 805 | Consultation on TCDC for Improving Methodology and Techniques related to Women in the Food Systems and Home Economics | 5 000 | Postponed to next biennium depending on the outcome of the discussion of an item on Rural Women in the Near East Region in the 1986 Regional Conference |
| 2.1.6 | ESN 952 | Training Course on Food Additives Analysis and Control | Nil | Postponed pending the decision of donor countries on a large project proposal involving all training aspects of Food Control |
| 2.1.6 | CX–709–13 | Codex Committee on Fats and Oils | Nil | Postponed to next biennium at request of host government |
| 2.1.6 | CX–728–4 | Codex Committee on Vegetable Proteins | Nil | Postponed to next biennium in agreement with host government |
| 2.1.8 | ESC 718–9 | Intergovernmental Group on Bananas – Sub– Group of Exporters | 27 000 | Cancelled owing to failure in reaching an International Banana Agreement |
| 2.1.8 | ESC 716–9 | Intergovernmental Group on Bananas | 27 600 | The implications the failure in reaching an International Banana Agreement need consideration before organizing this session |
| 2.1.8 | RNEA 902 | Near East Workshop on Agriculture Invest– ment Projects | 29 000 | Difficulties in recruiting the Agricultural Economist (Training) who would have been responsible for organizing this session |
| 2.2.3 | FI 710–7 | IOFC Committee on Management of Indian Ocean Tuna and IPFC Special Committee on Management of Indo–Pacific Tuna | Nil | Recommended by the 21st Session of the IPFC, December 1984 |
| 2.2.3 | FI 717–46 | GFCM Executive Committee | Nil | During the intersessional period 1983–84, informal discussions with the members of the Executive Committee were held at several fishery meetings, thus making unnecessary the holding of a formal session of the Executive Committee |
| 2.2.3 | FI 754–5 | GFCM Cooperative Programme of Research on Aquaculture | 11 000 | Cancellation decided by the 17th Session of GFCM, 1984 |
| 2.2.3 | FI 804 | Technical Consultation on Methodologies Used for Fish Age–Reading | Nil | Cancellation decided by the 17th Session of GFCM, 1984 |
| 2.3.1 | FO 902 | Training Course on Sand–dune Stabilization | 800 | Postponed to next biennium due to late receipt of extra–budgetary funding |
| 2.3.2 | FO 732–7 | Committee on Wood–based Panel Products | 11 000 | Postponed to next biennium because of insufficient number of nominations received from governments |
| 2.3.3 | FO 713–15 | Latin American Forestry Commission | 53 000 | Postponed to next as recommended by the Commission, to avoid conflict with 9th World Forestry Congress held in July 1985 |
| 2.3.4 | FO 904 | Workshop on Evaluation of Wood–burning Stoves Programme | 7 000 | To be replaced by an informal technical meeting to review documents for a workshop whose dates have to be determined |
