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.

Adapting to change on our hungry planet: FAO at work 2006-2007 looks at the impact of urbanization on food and agriculture, at the problem of animal health emergencies like bird flu, and at how the knowledge-sharing revolution offers hope for the future. The booklet also highlights key events and achievements during the time period. Download full report (PDF): العربية  | 中文  | english | français | italiano | español |  русский