Food security
The Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP) aims to improve food security in favour of the poorest and the most vulnerable under a medium and longer term perspective and to lead to sustainable solutions. Based on Article 15 of the EU Regulation establishing the Development Co-operation Instrument(DCI), it addresses food security at global, continental and regional levels, complements the geographical programmes and comes to the fore where geographical instruments cannot fully operate.
The programme is guided by the following strategic priorities:
- supporting research, innovation and information distribution in matters relating to food security, with a special focus on supporting the enhancement of capacities and scientific and technological cooperation;
- linking information and decision-making in order to enhance response strategies;
- using the potential of continental and regional approaches;
- responding to food insecurity in exceptional transition situations as well as in fragile and bankrupt states;
- promoting innovative approaches (e.g. nutrition, etc.);
- encouraging the advancement of the food security programme, and its harmonisation and alignment with development partners, civil society and donors.
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