Local and Regional Procurement of Food Aid in Africa: Impact and Policy Issues
The research hypothesis for this study was that local and regional procurement of food aid can make a much larger contribution to the economies of developing countries, and poor people in particular, and that policies can be put in place to increase such benefits. The report includes some recommendations.
Reversing Food Insecurity: Linking Global Commitments to Local Recovery Needs
At national and international levels, there is no lack of commitment from global citizens of high moral and financial standing, world leaders, and national authorities to tackle the problems of food insecurity and chronic marginalisation of poor households. Yet, despite all of this publicity, concern, and financial assistance, hunger continues to affect 850 million people, most of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper attempts to identify the disconnect between commitments and achievements - and includes an interesting survey of our problem-solving abilities as a sector and a race.
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