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Republic Act (R.A.) 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that local government units (LGUs) shall discharge the functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them pursuant to the Local Government Code. LGUs shall likewise...
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To date, the FAO-GEF partnership has enabled 142 countries to access vital environmental financing for agrifood system solutions. With this latest work program, approved during this week’s GEF Council meeting, the FAO-GEF portfolio in support of environment, climate and biodiversity action through agriculture and food systems in countries surpasses $2 billion in grants and leverages over $14 billion in co-financing.
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