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All items tagged food aidGlobal Must Read ArticlesAugust 15, 2008 | US Food Aid is IneffectiveFor those who live in hunger, long-term solutions cannot come fast enough. ++ The US, donor of half of the world’s food aid, is highly criticized for its unique practice of monetization that disrupts commercial markets and can cause, albeit temporarily, prices to abruptly plunge. ++ Furthermore, the US is the only country that does not fully accept the framework offered by the Food Aid ... MoreJune 10, 2008 | Domestic Politics Should Not Trump HungerThe decrease of large scale commercial agriculture in Africa and the loss of productivity in Asia are partly responsible for the critical need for worldwide food assistance. ++ A solution to the crisis requires both huge investments and the West’s acknowledgement of the role of biofuels and the disrupting nature of agricultural subsidies. ++ The established link between hunger ... MoreMay 8, 2008 | "Mass Starvation is Completely Avoidable"Even without the food crisis, hundreds of millions do not have enough food. ++ We should demonstrate utmost concern and use this crisis as an opportunity to bring long overdue reforms and help vulnerable populations overcome long-existing food shortages. ++ Guaranteeing global food security requires solving structural problems, ending unfair trade practices, and tackling climate change ... More |
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