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The partnership between Kazakhstan and FAO has been constantly evolving since the country became a member of the Organization in 1997. Kazakhstan has recently increased its emphasis on investments in agriculture, forestry and rural development, and aims to modernize the sector while transitioning to a green economy. FAO technical assistance has focused on the sustainable intensification of agricultural production, promoting conservation agriculture, organic farming and sustainable natural resource management, and featuring institutional development and capacity building. Still greater strategic direction is expected from Kazakhstan’s recent agreement to host a Partnership and Liaison office and to contribute US$2 million annually to a related Partnership Programme addressing the country’s priority needs. The new FAO Representative to Kazakhstan was appointed in March 2016.
