One of the guiding principles of the Network on Rural Development and
Food Security is that it should be pluralistic, encouraging the participation of
all relevant stakeholders and development partners in a country. The Network
therefore provides an excellent opportunity for diverse actors to work together
in pursuit of common goals based on their desire and commitment to promote rural
development and to overcome global food insecurity.
The membership of Thematic Groups typically involves UN agencies, relevant
governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), bilateral and
multilateral organizations, and representatives of civil society and the private
sector.
Twenty UN agencies participate in and support the national Thematic Groups on Rural Development and Food Security at both the international and country level.
