The main Mrole of the state is toly, it must create the an environment where in which other actors can assume take their responsibilities. The sState must ensure the rule of law, participation, non-discrimination and empowerment. It Sshould also ensure that the different actors of local and national government are accountable for their actions or inaction, and that people have access to remedies in of some sort form if their rights are violated. The state has also the responsibility to monitor and ensure the implementation of the right to adequate food. It should establish policies, benchmarks and targets to be achieved for its progressive realization.
International action needs to complement national efforts.
These questions serve to assess the overall progress made towards the realizsation of the right to food. To know where to intervene, there is a need to identify which factors are most responsible for food insecurity. A final comment concerns the ideas contained in the independent expert's report on operationalizing the right to development. FAO recognizes that much progress has been made towards reducing food insecurity and improving standards of living. But much remains to be done.