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Resolution No.846 of 2016 establishing Food Security Sector Steering Committee

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Institution Food security Policy/planning Early warning system Non-governmental entity Monitoring
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 6 articles aims at establishing a Food Security Sector Steering Committee, chaired by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture, having the following main skills in the field of (1) planning by (i) making recommendations on strategic direction and setting priorities; (ii) supporting the sector strategy within the framework of the action plan to face the crisis in Lebanon; (iii) providing advice on the sector's response within the Lebanese government's emergency plans; (iv) ensuring that key sector actors are included, including civil and private Lebanese sectors, and respect their mandates and priorities; (2) implementation by (i) ensuring a timely filling of the gaps response by mobilizing partners to respond in a strategic manner; (ii) guide the concerned working group in order to ensure coordination in delivery operations; (iii) providing technical guidance and ensure compliance; (3) coordination and communication between all stakeholders, including counterparts in the Lebanese government, UN agencies and NGOs; (4) budget preparation; and (5) monitoring and evaluation. The Committee meets four times a year or whenever necessary, and submits an annual report on its work to the Minister of Agriculture.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legiliban.ul.edu.lb