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Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition

The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has launched a global and inclusive online consultation on the Global Strategic Framework for Food Security and Nutrition – a document being developed to improve coordination and support global, regional and country-led actions to prevent future food crises, eliminate hunger and ensure food security and nutrition for all.

It is an opportunity for all stakeholders around the world to participate in the global policy debate and ultimately contribute to this important framework.

We invite you to take part in this consultation and we particularly welcome collective contributions from organisations and networks.

Contributions can be sent either to fsn-moderator@fao.org] or posted on the consultation website and are welcome in English , French , Spanish , Arabic , Russian , and Chinese.

Guiding questions
1. Is the rationale, purpose, and function of the GSF clearly stated, and if not, what specific changes would you suggest?
2. Are there structural causes of food insecurity and malnutrition and additional long-term challenges that should be considered, which do you think are the most relevant?
3. Are there additional issues to be considered, and which do you think are most relevant for the GSF to include?
4. Are there additional policy options that should be considered, and which policy options do you think are most relevant for the GSF to include?
5. Regarding monitoring progress towards food security and nutrition objectives at all levels (national, regional, global), what kind of guidance should the GSF provide, and to whom?

The consultation is open from 26 July to 15 October 2011.

More information is available on the CFS consultation website.