Global Strategy Mid-Term Conference!

PURPOSE OF THE MEETING

The purpose of the meeting is to highlight the achievements of the Global Strategy at the
programme’s mid-term point. It will provide an opportunity to update the stakeholders
with the following:

• Cost-effective methodologies including guidelines/handbooks and technical reports
• Best practices for technical assistance (e.g. country assessments, design of Strategic Plans for Agricultural and Rural Statistics – SPARS) and training (e.g. scholarships, revisions of syllabi and curricula, e-learning modules) that can be shared across regions and participating partners
• Coordination of all ongoing statistical capacity building activities for agricultural and rural statistics that fall under the umbrella of the Global Strategy
• Increased visibility of the Global Strategy through new communication and advocacy strategies
• An opportunity to learn about emerging topics such as the post -2015 Sustainable Development Goals

In addition, stakeholders are invited to participate in the planning of the next phase of the Global Strategy by taking part in discussions on resource mobilization and development of new partnerships.

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