International
Year of Millets
FAO is the lead agency for celebrating the Year in collaboration
with other relevant stakeholders. Millets can grow on arid lands
with minimal inputs and are resilient to changes in climate. They
are therefore an ideal solution for countries to increase self-sufficiency
and reduce reliance on imported cereal grains. Its
an opportunity to raise awareness of, and direct policy attention
to the nutritional and health benefits of millets and their suitability
for cultivation under adverse and changing climatic conditions.
The Year will also promote the sustainable production of millets,
while highlighting their potential to provide new sustainable
market opportunities for producers and consumers.
International
Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace