Other eight winning countries are Brazil,Chile, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Granada, Indonesia, andNicaragua.
The awarding ceremony is set to be heldin Rome, Italy, in mid June, said FAO General Director JoseGraziano da Silva on May 27.
He revealed that 30nations from various regions globally will also be honoured at the eventin recognition of their achievements in increasing food production.
Indonesian Agriculture Minister Suswono said that the FAO has urgedhis country to play a greater role in South-South cooperation,particularly by increasing food productions.-VNA