Which organization is primarily responsible for promoting agricultural information systems globally?

The Correct answer is Food and Agricultural Organization.

Key Points

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations:
  • Established on October 16, 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
  • It plays a pivotal role in coordinating global initiatives to eradicate hunger, enhance nutrition, and bolster food security.
  • The organization's Latin motto, "fiat panis," translates to "let there be bread."
• Key Functions:
  • Ensures access to quality food.
  • Covers food production, storage, transportation, processing, and marketing.
  • Develops nutrition-focused agricultural programs.
  • Operates through regional and country offices.
  • Headquarters: Rome, Italy.
• Flagship Publications of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
  •  The State of the World
  • The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 
  • World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook

Additional Information

• World Bank: Primarily focuses on economic development and funding, including agriculture but not specifically on information systems.
• International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI): Conducts research on food policies, but FAO is the leading body for global agricultural information.
• World Health Organization (WHO): Concerned with public health, not agricultural information systems.