FAO in Sri Lanka

FAO, IFAD and WFP directors reaffirm commitment to RBA collaboration for South-South and triangular cooperation

06/08/2019

ROME, ITALY – The directors responsible for South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) at the three United Nations Rome-Based Agencies (RBAs) met at FAO headquarters to discuss collaborative strategies to leverage SSTC for sustainable development. The directors, Shengyao Tang (FAO), Ron Hartman (IFAD), Wei Wang (IFAD), and David Kaatrud (WFP), as well as Assistant Director-General Roberto Ridolfi (FAO), each expressed their deep commitment to RBA collaboration, both at headquarters and at the field level. They agreed to explore opportunities for collaborative projects in the field, with the goal of improving food security and sustainable livelihoods for millions of people.