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Producing food for the world’s growing rural and urban populations starts with agricultural land. Reducing current high levels of hunger and malnutrition, as called for by the Sustainable Development Goals, will depend on land use decisions and governance from the global to the local level. Although about 40 percent of the world’s land is used for crop production and pasture, today some 800 million people remain food insecure and as many as 2 billion are malnourished. Achieving food security requires physical, social, and economic access to safe and nutritious food.

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MNA: Operational Experience Sharing

May, 2024
Egypt
Djibouti
Lebanon
The session brought together diverse operational experiences from the MNA region, focusing on urban and land management challenges and advancements. Key presentations included Egypt’s strategies for urban and land management, highlighting the country’s approach to navigating complex urban environments. Djibouti shared its progress in building a comprehensive land administration system, particularly addressing the challenges of informal settlements in urban areas.
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AgroInvest: Ukraine
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Indonesia Marine and Climate Support
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ISO 4217 code
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Womens group in a workshop
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17600000
Donors:
United States Agency for International Development

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United States dollar

United States dollar
ISO 4217 code
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Currency Symbol
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Womens group in a workshop
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