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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.

FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. Since our founding in 1945, we have focused special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world's poor and hungry people.

FAO's activities comprise four main areas:

  • Putting information within reach.
  • Sharing policy expertise.
  • Providing a meeting place for nations.
  • Bringing knowledge to the field.

Hundred and Thirty-second Session of the FAO Council

Rome, 18 - 22 June 2007
PROVISIONAL ANNOTATED AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION – PROCEDURE OF THE SESSION

1. Adoption of the Agenda and Timetable: for decision (CL 132/1; CL 132/INF/1; CL 132/INF/6)
2. Election of three Vice-Chairpersons, and designation of the Chairperson andMembers of the Drafting Committee: for decision

II. ACTIVITIES OF FAO AND WFP

3. Report of the 27th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (Rome, 5-9 March 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/7)
4. Report of the 18th Session of the Committee on Forestry (Rome, 13-16 March 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/8)
5. Report of the 66th Session of the Committee on Commodity Problems (Rome, 23-25 April 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/6)
6. Report of the 20th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (Rome, 25-28 April 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/9)
7. Report of the 33rd Session of the Committee on World Food Security (Rome, 7-10 May 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/10; CL 132/LIM/2)
8. World Food Programme
8.1 Annual Report of the WFP Executive Board on its Activities in 2006: for discussion (C 2007/INF/14)
9. Preparations for the 34th Session of the FAO Conference
9.1 Arrangements for the Session and Provisional Timetable: for decision (CL 132/12)
9.2 Deadline for Nominations for the Post of Independent Chairperson of the Council: for decision (CL 132/12)
9.3 Nomination of the Chairperson of the Conference, and the Chairpersons of Commission I and Commission II: for decision (CL 132/12)
9.4 Nomination of nine Members of the Credentials Committee (Countries): for decision (CL 132/12)

III. PROGRAMME, BUDGETARY, FINANCIAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

10. Summary Programme of Work and Budget 2008-2009: for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/3)
11. Report of the Joint Meeting of the 97th Session of the Programme Committee and
118th Session of the Finance Committee (Rome, 23 May 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/4)
11.1 Savings and Efficiencies in Governance
11.2 Other Matters Arising out of the Report
12. Report of the 97th Session of the Programme Committee (Rome, 21-25 May 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/11)
13. Reports of the 117th Session (Rome, 24 January 2007) and the 118th Session of the Finance Committee (Rome, 17-25 May 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/13; CL 132/14)
13.1 Status of Contributions and Arrears (CL 132/LIM/1)
13.2 Budgetary Performance 2006
13.3 Scale of Contributions 2008-2009
13.4 Appointment of the External Auditor
13.5 Adoption of Russian as a Language of FAO (CL 132/17)
13.6 Other Matters Arising out of the Reports
14. Independent External Evaluation of FAO: for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/15)
15. Progress in the Implementation of FAO Reforms (CL 132/16)
15.1 Modalities for Implementation of a Sub-Regional Office in Central America. for decision

IV. CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL MATTERS

16. Report of the 81st Session of the Committee on Constitutional and Legal Matters (Rome, 4-5 April 2007): for discussion and/or decision (CL 132/5)
17. Other Constitutional and Legal Matters, including:
17.1 Invitations to Non-Member Nations to attend FAO Sessions: for decision
17.2 Applications for Membership in the Organization: for decision (CL 132/2)

V. OTHER MATTERS

18. Revised Calendar of FAO Governing Bodies and other Main Sessions 2007-2008: for information (CL 132/INF/4)
19. Any Other Matters*
19.1 Margarita Lizárraga Medal (CL 132/INF/8)
Information documents will be tabled on the following subjects*
A. Changes in Representation of Member Nations on the Programme and Finance Committees (CL 132/INF/5)
B. Implementation of Decisions taken at the 131st Sessions of the Council (CL 132/INF/7)
C. Status of FAO Engagement in United Nations System Reforms (CL 132/INF/9)

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