"Statement by Robynne Anderson, World Farmers Organisation, at the Committee on World Food Security 2010, in which she highlights the discussions that took place in the Advisory Group and the Task Team regarding Responsible Agricultural Investment. The discussions highlighted the need for: a) States to provide a conducive operating with rule of law, policies to prevent corruption, and create rules on investment in a transparent manner in advance of
investments, b) International companies must link more effectively with local partners and live up to their commitments to partners, farmers, society and national governments c) Public and private investment in infrastructure and the value chain to better support farmers, especially smallholders. "
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