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Global Information and Early Warning System

FAO Trade and Markets. Transparent and efficient food and agricultural commodity markets and trade for global food security

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Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Category Brochure

Synopsis (short abstract) Established after the food crises of the early 1970s, the Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS) continuously monitors and reports on food supply and demand across the world. It is a leading source of information on food production and food security at national, regional and global levels. Through assessments and reports, GIEWS alerts national and international decision makers on impending food crises, aiming to guide their intervention. GIEWS provides comprehensive market intelligence on agricultural commodities and supports national and regional initiatives to establish and enhance early warning systems.

Last updated date 03/04/2025.

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