IPC is a global network of NGOs/CSOs concerned with food sovereignty issues and programmess. It includes social organisations representing small farmers, fisher folk, indigenous peoples, agricultural workers’ trade unions; sub-regional/regional NGOs/CSOs which act as regional focal points; and NGO networks with particular expertise and a long history of lobbying and action and advocacy on issues related to food sovereignty and agriculture, which act as thematic focal points.
IPC serves as a mechanism for diffusion of information and training on issues regarding food sovereignty and food sovereignty, promotes fora in which NGOs/CSOs can debate and articulate their positions and build their relationships at national, regional and global levels. It reinforces the effectiveness of civil society lobbying by strengthening their capacities for analysis and alliances. It facilitates dialogue and debate between civil society actors, governments and other stakeholders at all levels.
The IPC website provides further information along with links to IPC thematic documents, regional documents and thematic working groups.