Our Mission

To provide expertise and technical know-how to member states on various aspects of sustainable agriculture, rural development, food security, and biotechnology

To assess and monitor the state of food security in member states to be able to identify emergencies, provide social safety nets and humanitarian assistance through food security reserves

To coordinate, formulate and implement common agricultural policies, such as exchange and transfer of appropriate technology and public food management systems

To address problems posed by desertification, deforestation, erosion, and salinity

To mobilize and manage financial and agricultural resources to enhance food security