The UN World Food Program says there are growing concerns over food insecurity in the developing world. Some of those concerns are discussed in a report released to coincide with the commemoration October 16 of World Food Day.
The theme for World Food Day 2011 is “Food Prices - From Crisis to Stability.” A ceremony to mark World Food Day will be held Monday at the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome.
Rising food prices, weather emergencies and political instability are deepening the struggle of families trying to provide for their households in many developing nations.
This year’s “State of Food Insecurity in the World” report, published last week, focuses on the impact of food-cost volatility, confirming that high, unpredictable prices are likely to continue.
The report highlighted how poor consumers, small farmers and countries dependent on imports, especially in Africa, have been deeply affected by the food and economic crises.
The UN has programs in place aimed at reducing the number of hungry people by one-half by 2015. But most observers agree this target is unlikely to be reached.
Rising food prices, weather emergencies and political instability are deepening the struggle of families trying to provide for their households in many developing nations.
This year’s “State of Food Insecurity in the World” report, published last week, focuses on the impact of food-cost volatility, confirming that high, unpredictable prices are likely to continue.
The report highlighted how poor consumers, small farmers and countries dependent on imports, especially in Africa, have been deeply affected by the food and economic crises.
The UN has programs in place aimed at reducing the number of hungry people by one-half by 2015. But most observers agree this target is unlikely to be reached.
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