date:Apr 26, 2012
ev told the 300 delegates from 46 different countries who participated in the conference.
The war against hunger is the war we must fight together, FAO Director-General Jos Graziano da Silva added. Recognizing the financial and economic crisis many countries are facing, he urged governments not to cut down on international assistance, saying: It is in times of crises that the poorest populations need us the most.
Consensus on priorities
The Regional Conference, which is now part of FAO's glob