1. Hunger & Global Imbalance

2. Overview as of 2008

3. Colonialism in the World as of 1898

4. The History of Hunger Colonialism Beginning: end of 15th century - European rulers found colonial empires overseas Colonial countries – deliver valuable resources, supplies for little money Colonial powers - sell final products for a lot money => Small farmers become poor because of plantation system Cultural impact on and imprint of colonies by colonial rulers End: after release/independence of colonies => Traditional- and functional elite take possession of political- and economic power => Beginning of Neocolonialism

5. Neocolonialism Expression defining the relation between the former colonies, now independent, and international companies, or between the rich industrialized countries and the Third World after the breaking up of of the colonial empires in the 20th century Intentions: Maintaining of power, enrichment Keeping the culture of the colonial powers Becoming workers for international companies

6. Reasons oppression of women Weak political leadership Conclusion: Hunger in the “Third World“

7. Consequences undernourishment malnutrition “Green Revolution“ low-grade food undernourishment /low food production illnesses: work is not possible reduced productivity weakened immune system bad sanitary facitilities

8. Weak states No money for “Third World“ countries No money Not enough humanitarian and technological aid

9. Countermeasures Failure: „Green Revolution“ idea: higher food production against hunger technology instead of workers big acreages needed less workplaces powerful landowners sell a lot for low prices richness! farmers are in trouble not competitive enough impoverishment malnutrition

10. Solutions: More and better education for all Help and worldwide solidarity Agricultural know-how

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