The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) Directorate of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat is tasked with the coordination and harmonisation of agricultural policies and programmes in the SADC region, in line with priorities in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP).
Vision
The vision of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate is to strive to be reputable, efficient and a responsive enabler of regional integration and sustainable development.
Mission
The mission of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate is to provide expertise in developing strategic policies aimed at accelerating Regional Integration, supporting sustainable development and coordinating regional harmonisation.
Objectives
The overall objective of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate is to develop, promote, coordinate and facilitate harmonisation of specific policies and programmes to increase agricultural and natural resources production and productivity, and to promote trade, ensure food security and sustainable economic development in the SADC region.
