José Graziano da Silva is a man in a cautiously optimistic mood.
Getting a fresh mandate in June as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, he is at the helm of the specialized agency in what is widely regarded as a key period for global development, one in which the rules of engagement for the industry could be rewritten.
But how can the global development community ensure that this year of summits and agreements translates into tangible results, rather than being consigned to history as the year of good intentions?