World Hunger and Poverty By: Kelsey, Ryan, and Christina

What Qualifies as Malnutrition or Poverty? Malnutrition- lack of proper nourishment Poverty- state of being extremely poor Links between Poverty an Malnutrition

History of World Hunger Places affected by Malnutrition & Poverty  Undeveloped countries  Poor economic countries Malnutrition in the US and other developed countries Earliest Records of Starvation and Poverty  The earliest record of poverty and hunger probably took place during the Roman Times and the Greek times.

Brazil is a undeveloped country. In South America, Brazil is one of the least affected places. About 26% of people are below the poverty line. They grow coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa, and citrus. Brazil

South Africa South Africa – Apartheid Government ANC Takes Power Infrastructure and Economic Development Violence Refugees Unemployment Aids Poverty Gaps

China China is suffering from poverty and hunger, due to its undeveloped conditions Poverty and Hunger are problems that affect almost every part of China Poverty and hunger effect a majority of China’s population There have been many proposed or attempted solutions for China There are, so far, no solutions that have had a lasting affect or is working for these problems

Attempts  Brazil- Zero Hunger (Fome Zero)  Giving financial aid to the poorest families.  Creating low-cost restaurants, educates people about healthy eating habits, and gives out vitamins to those who need it.  South Africa- New Growth Plan  China-  One Child Policy  Investment in Agriculture  Increase Production of Resources  Reduce or Removal of Tariffs  Reform Organizations/Create New Organizations  Re-launch of DOHA Negotiations  Reform of Global Financial Governance/Global Governance

Conclusion Pros and Cons of Each Policy Fome Hunger New Growth Path One-child Policy The Best Policy – New Growth Plan Free Market Increase Skilled Labor Increase Jobs through investment into state and private companies Readdresses the Rand, the unit of currency in South Africa Increase Border Trade through increase in cross border infrastructure.

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