The Regional Office for RAF is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security,

agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities

in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the

Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with offices and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and

oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities. RAF also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities

into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the

region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAF

develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration

Organizations (RE...