How does the Network contribute to World Food Summit follow-up?
The implementation of the World Food Summit Plan of Action requires strong regional and international cooperation. The priority given to supporting and stimulating country-level activities is one of the fundamental principles behind arrangments for cooperation among United Nations organizations in the follow-up Summit. The framework of the Network Thematic Group offers opportunities for tapping the combined resources of all stakeholders. Thematic Groups typically bring together UN organizations represented in the country, as well as donors, government institutions, and representatives of civil society and the private sector. Although many entities support the WFS Plan of Action, the Network is a unique approach as it focuses action at the country level: to build, broaden and strengthen partnerships amongst all stakeholders committed to Summit goals.

How does the Network relate to the Committee for World Food Security (CFS)?
The Committee for World Food Security (CFS) is responsible for monitoring implementation of the World Food Summit Plan of Action. As the Network is a mechanism for World Food Summit follow-up, it plays a key role in providing input to the CFS monitoring process by its collaboration with UN partners, governments and civil society at the country level.