Oxfam Release: Election of new Director General must signal new era for FAO
Luca Chinotti, policy advisor for Oxfam's GROW campaign, which is calling for action to end hunger today and tomorrow, said:
"This conference must signal a fresh start for the FAO. The new Director General must build consensus amongst member states around a vision for a new agriculture future which puts small scale producers in developing countries - who offer the greatest potential to increase yields and tackle hunger - at its heart. He must be an effective administrator who will complete much needed reforms at the FAO and he must be a strong leader who will champion action on hunger and malnutrition internationally.
"Member states must turn the page on the last few years of infighting and underinvestment and ensure the FAO has the resources and the political support it needs to fulfil its mandate to eradicate hunger."
The complete Press release is attached.
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