Article
I
Objectives
The objectives of this Convention are to contribute to world food security and to improve the ability of the international community to respond to emergency food situations and other food needs of developing countries by:
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making appropriate levels of food aid available on a predictable basis, as determined by the provisions of this Convention;
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b)
encouraging members to ensure that the food aid provided is aimed particularly at the alleviation of poverty and hunger of the most vulnerable groups, and is consistent with agricultural development in those countries;
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including principles for maximising the impact, the effectiveness and quality of the food aid provided as a tool in support of food security; and,
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providing a framework for co-operation, co-ordination and information-sharing among members on food aid related matters to achieve greater efficiency in all aspects of food aid operations and better coherence between food aid and other policy instruments.