FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

Partners

The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) was established in 1970, upon the desire of the Arab countries.  Realizing the vital role of agriculture within the region's economy, the Arab countries recognized the  need for coordination between their different policies in agriculture, natural and human resources as well as economic development, in order to achieve the ultimate goal of a fully integrated Arab economies.

IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 23/11/2023

Resources: https://www.aoad.org/

The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, is an Arab regional financial institution funding economic and social development through:

Funding Publicly owned projects through concessional loans.

  • Funding private sector projects.
  • Participating in Equity financing.
  • Establishing and Managing Private Funds.
  • Encouraging the utilization of private and public capital.
  • Providing expertise to member states.
  • Financing SMEs.

IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 23/11/2023

Resources: https://www.arabfund.org/

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) was established pursuant to the resolution of the 6th Arab Summit Conference at Algiers (28th November 1973). The Bank began operations in March 1975.
BADEA is a financial institution owned by eighteen Arab countries members of the League of Arab States (LAS) which signed its Establishing Agreement in 18th February 1974. The Bank is an independent International Institution enjoying full international legal status and complete autonomy in administrative and financial matters. It is governed by the provisions of its Establishing Agreement and the principles of international law.

IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 23/11/2023

Resources: https://badea.org/index.htm

The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) Contributes
to the Capital of 56 Major Agricultural Companies Across 12 Arab Countries

The AAAID contributes to the capital of 56 company and project, 36 of which are existing companies, and 20 projects are under establishment and implementation. Through these projects, distributed across 12 of its member states, the AAAID aims to optimize investment returns for shareholders, diversify its sources of income and support agricultural development in Arab countries. It focuses on the production of crops and basic agricultural goods with a view to contribute to enhancing food security in the Arab world. Furthermore, the AAAID has established development programs to support small farmers and develop the local communities in which it operates. In its efforts to improve performance and productivity, AAAID is committed to implementing innovative ideas, AAAID provides professional consultancy services and feasibility studies for such projects, which further serve to strengthen agricultural investment opportunities in the Arab world. Its affiliated companies provide more than 110,000 employment opportunities. Established in 1976, the AAAID is composed of 21 Arab member states which contribute to its capital. As a professional institution, the AAAID exercises the highest levels of applying the principles of governance and transparency, as well as adopting the best management practices.

IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 23/11/2023

Resources: https://www.aaaid.org/en/