For over 55 years, the U.S. has played a leading r

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International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues

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By Melissa D. Ho (au); Charles E. Hanrahan (au)
Year: 2010
Pages: 16
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437929680

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For over 55 years, the U.S. has played a leading role in global efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition and to enhance world food security through international food aid activities. The development and implementation of a U.S. global food security initiative, and commitments made by global leaders to support agricultural development, have increased Congress’s focus on U.S. international food aid programs. The U.S. provides food aid for emergency food relief and to support development projects. Contents of this report: (I) Background; (II) Program Descriptions: Food for Peace Act (P.L. 480); Section 416(b); Food for Progress (FFP); McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program; Local and Regional Procurement Pilot Project (LRPP); The Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT); (III) Funding of Food Aid: The Admin.’s FY2011 Budget Proposal; FY2010 Agricultural Appropriations; (IV) Issues for Congress: Aid Effectiveness; Demand-Driven Aid Strategies; Cash vs. Commodities: Monetization; Local or Regional Procurement; Cargo Preference. Figures and tables.

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