In 1996, the U.S. and more than 180 world leaders

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International Food Security: Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015

In 1996, the U.S. and more than 180 world leaders

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By Thomas Melito (au)
Year: 2008
Pages: 89
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437906036

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In 1996, the U.S. and more than 180 world leaders pledged to halve the number of undernourished people globally by 2015 from the 1990 level. The global number has not decreased significantly, remaining at 850 million in 2001-2003 -- and the number in sub-Saharan Africa has increased from 170 million in 2001-2003. On the basis of analyses of U.S. and international agency documents, panel discussions with experts and practitioners, and fieldwork in 4 African countries, the author was asked to examine: (1) factors that contribute to persistent food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa; and (2) the extent to which host governments and donors, including the U.S., are working toward halving hunger in the region by 2015. Includes recommend. Illus.

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