Written question asked by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 16 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 December 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Thursday, 19 December 2002 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the outcome of the talks in Abuja, Nigeria, organised by the African Development Bank and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation, regarding Africa's agricultural problems, held on 11th to 12th December.

Answer: John Barrett: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the outcome of the talks in Abuja, Nigeria, organised by the African Development Bank and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation, regarding Africa's agricultural problems, held on 11-12 December. [88078] Clare Short: Talks on the NEPAD Vision for Agricultural Development and Food Security in Africa were held in Abuja from 11-12 December 2002. The talks pledged African governments and regional organisations to working on action plans and programmes on food security and agricultural development, to be implemented especially at a regional level. There was recognition of the opportunities presented by NEPAD and the need to prepare and implement short, medium and long-term bankable projects.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88078; 396 c903W;396 c901W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Agriculture Development aid Africa Food Food supply Security New Partnership for Africa's Development
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