Report of the NENARNAP Workshop on "Expansion in Biofuel and Soaring Food Prices: Implications for Agricultural and Food Policies in the Near East and North Africa”, 2-4 June 2008, Cairo, Egypt
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Preamble
Country Membership
Name, Legal Status and Seat
The Region
Objectives
Functions and Activities
Membership
Resources
Governing Bodies
The General Conference
Executive Committee
Duties of the President and Vice-President
Executive Secretary
Rules and Regulations
Auditors
Functions and Activities
 

In pursuance of the above objectives, the Network shall undertake the many functions and activities in member countries of the Network, including:

 
  • prepare and distribute a directory of agricultural policy analysts and practitioners in the Region;
  • prepare and distribute a directory of institutions involved in agricultural policy within and outside the Region;
  • compile and distribute a bibliography of relevant agricultural policy studies;
  • identify priority training needs in agricultural policy analysis;
  • organize regional training courses on selected agricultural policy issues, analysis methods and tools;
  • identify data and information needs;
  • carry out specific studies to fill information gaps;
  • disseminate relevant information on agricultural policy formulation, implementation and training through newsletters and other publications;
  • facilitate provision of policy advice to member countries based on shared experiences and lessons learned; and
  • undertake any other activities related to its objectives.