FAO’s Liaison Office strengthens FAO’s visibility, interaction and advocacy with key partners, including the European Union and the Permanent Representations of the EU Member States, the ACP Secretariat and their Permanent Representations Member States, NGOs, and academic institutions in Belgium.
The Liaison Office provides policy advice and fosters exchange of information in areas of relevance for FAO, including agriculture, food security, humanitarian aid, development, consumer protection, fishery and forestry.
The Liaison Office gives advice to FAO’s headquarters on EU policies in the areas of development, agriculture and consumer protection, which might have implications for FAO’s field activities.