Highlights

1. Background – – SADC FANRPAN Establishment & Objectives 2. Mission 3. Operational Structure – – – Institutional Framework Organisational Structure Research Process 4. Current Work – – Current Studies/Programs Projects’ Timeframe 5. Key Strategies for Capacity Strengthening

FANRPAN Background

Establishment & Objectives

• SADC Ministers of Agriculture recommended the formation of FANRPAN in 1994 to: – Promote appropriate agricultural policies in order to reduce poverty – Increase food security and promote sustainable agricultural development

Establishment & Objectives

• FANRPAN was formed YEAR 2001 to: – Promote appropriate agricultural policies in order to reduce poverty – Increase food security and promote sustainable agricultural development – Focus on promoting regional trade and exchange of information across member states – Provide a conducive policy and legal framework, including functional input supply and markets for surplus products

FANRPAN Mission

• To

coordinate

sector.

,

influence

and

facilitate

policy research, analysis and dialogue at the

national

,

regional

and

global

levels in order to develop the food, agriculture and natural resources • The Mission is achieved through

networking

,

capacity building

and

information generation

for the benefit of the SADC region

Current Studies/Programs

Impact of HIV & AIDS on Agriculture & Food Security

• This is part of a five-year EU funded project • The 2 year study • Aim: determining the impact of HIV & AIDS on food security and recommend mitigation and coping strategies for adoption by Ministries of Agriculture in the region