Cooperation with FAO
In December 2010, the BLE took over management tasks of the Bilateral Trust Fund (BTF), which is a programme owned by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) in support of bilateral activities with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The BTF currently has an annual budget of about 9 million Euro. Since 2002, it supported more than 95 projects with a total budget of 117 million Euro.
Placement of JPOs to the FAO
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH), the BLE carries out tasks specific tasks regarding the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This includes the programme for junior professionals (known as Junior Professional Officer - JPO) at the FAO.
More information about placement of experts / APOs...
Further information
- Flyer des Bundesministeriums für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL): Hunger gemeinsam bekämpfen (PDF, 253 KB, File does not meet accessibility standards.)
- Erfahrungsbericht (30. November 2011) (PDF, 23 KB, File does not meet accessibility standards.)
- Germany and FAO - Partnering to build global food security (PDF, 735 KB, File does not meet accessibility standards.)
