Towards eliminating hunger? The world is not on track!

Multiple reasons for rapid and massive elimination of hunger and malnutrition Moral imperative Fulfillment of human right Improved health High economic returns Improved social justice

The double challenge Increase food supplies + Improve access to food How can both be made mutually reinforcing?

Common characteristics of successful national policies Political stability, good governance Economic growth, heavily based on agriculture Twin-track strategy: –Productivity enhancing investment in rural development and smallholder agriculture –Social safety nets Integration in world markets

Issues for discussion Best policies to improve access to food and good nutrition Why is hunger on the rise? –Lack of resources? –Lack of knowledge and awareness? –Lacking political will to fight hunger? How can political will be mobilized? –Popular support for change –Role of donors –International governance

Proposed structure of debate Policies Technology Environment and climate Access to food; nutrition; demand Civil society participation Special situation of Africa