30 November 2005
FAO CONFERENCE SETS BUDGET
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Participants at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s 33rd conference in Rome have agreed on FAO’s budget for 2006-7 at US$765.7 million – $16.6 million more than the previous budget, but not a large enough increase to cover inflationary pressures.

The body will introduce efficiency measures and a restructuring of its headquarters.

The FAO conference […]

Participants at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s 33rd conference in Rome have agreed on FAO’s budget for 2006-7 at US$765.7 million – $16.6 million more than the previous budget, but not a large enough increase to cover inflationary pressures.

The body will introduce efficiency measures and a restructuring of its headquarters. The FAO conference took place from 19-26 November 2005, while the FAO Council met from 16-18 November and again on 28 November.
Links to further information
FAO press release on the budget, 26 November 2005
FAO Conference information
FAO Council information


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