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HLTF and Other Global Food Security Mechanisms Presentation to NAAHs Rome, 23 June 2010. PRESENTATION. The High Level Task Force (HLTF) on the Global Food Security Crisis New global mechanisms: AFSI; Feed the Future; 5 Rome principles, GAFSP Implications for IAAH / NAAHs. The HLTF. 1.
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HLTF and Other Global Food Security MechanismsPresentation to NAAHsRome, 23 June 2010
PRESENTATION • The High Level Task Force (HLTF) on the Global Food Security Crisis • New global mechanisms: AFSI; Feed the Future; 5 Rome principles, GAFSP • Implications for IAAH / NAAHs
The HLTF 1
What is the HLTF? • UN entity created in 2008 • 22 agencies • Coordination, advocacy, coherent action • Works at global and country levels
Who is the HLTF? • Chaired by Mr. Ban Ki-moon • Coordinated by David Nabarro • heads of agencies; SSG • The coordination team
The CFA of the HLTF • Comprehensive • Consensus • Partnerships • Recently Updated
What does the HLTF • Support Countries’ efforts • Advocacy for increased investment • participation of multiple stakeholders • Information for accountability
HLTF Country Work • Visits in 35 countries: • review existing FS challenges and frameworks • Support existing processes and partnerships • Improved coordination, synergies
L’Aquila Food Security Initiative … Food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture must remain a priority issue on the political agenda, to be addressed through a cross-cutting and inclusive approach, involving all relevant stakeholders, at global, regional and national level. … commitment made by countries represented at L’Aquila towards a goal of mobilising $22 billion over three years”
L’Aquila Food Security Initiative • 20+ countries signed it • Materialized by: • GAFSP • US Feed the Future • Much remains to be done...
The 5 Rome Principles • Country lead plans • Comprehensive approach • Coordinated actions • Strong role for multilateral system • Increased investments.
Country Investment Plans • Comprehensive • Country led • Set of investment programmes • Developed in 10-20 countries so far • Purposes: harmonization, attract financing.
Implications for NAAHs • Contribute to country processes, plans and programmes • Mobilize civil society: make their voice heard • Strengthen capacities of their members? • Exchange of experiences
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