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- The board endorsed the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, aimed at supporting small farmers and addressing the impact of drought, desertification, and climate change
RIYADH: The Arab Gulf Programme for Development’s board of directors has approved funding for several projects to support the region’s advancement and promote innovation, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The meeting, chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, took place at the organization’s Riyadh headquarters.
The board endorsed the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, aimed at supporting small farmers and addressing the impact of drought, desertification, and climate change.
The organization approved 12 projects focused on key areas including early childhood development, inclusion of people with disabilities, women’s empowerment, and marine conservation.
The board reviewed the organization’s 2024 activities, highlighting its participation in the 16th UN Conference on Combating Desertification.
The directors also expressed appreciation for the Arab Coordination Group’s initiative to allocate $10 billion to combat drought, desertification, and climate change.