What role did France play in the development of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was established in 1945 as a specialized agency of the United Nations, with the goal of eradicating hunger and improving agricultural productivity worldwide. France played an important role in the development of the FAO, both in terms of its founding and ongoing efforts.

At the FAO's founding conference in Hot Springs, Virginia, in 1943, France was one of the 44 countries that participated in the discussions that led to the creation of the organization. France was also one of the 29 countries that signed the FAO's Constitution at its founding conference in Quebec City in 1945.

France has been an active member of the FAO ever since, contributing to the organization's work in a variety of ways. For example, in 2020, France committed to contributing 30 million euros to the FAO over the next four years to support its efforts to fight hunger and promote sustainable agriculture in countries around the world.