Director-General of FAO since 2019
FAO director Ben Davis has reportedly been told his contract will not be renewed after 26 years, amid claims he breached impartiality rules. He says he organized weekly silence on Gaza starvation; a May report on Gaza food availability is cited. FAO chief Qu Dongyu warns staff against human rights politics as protests continue.
Multiple articles assess the future leadership and funding challenges facing the FAO amid US budgets cuts and shifting foreign aid strategies. The agency faces tighter budgets, calls for efficiency, and debates over how to keep hunger in check as El Niño and geopolitical tensions threaten supply lines.