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Millions Fed: some solutions close at hand
More than a billion people go hungry each day -- about the same number as did in the late 1950s. That's both a "tragedy on a grand scale" and an "astounding success," according to a new report called "Millions Fed," produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Full Article | Comments [2]
But will shareholders back hunger fight?
Bill Gates challenged research companies to make new technology available to small farmers without charging them royalties. Will shareholders stand for it? Full Article
Less talk, more action needed on food security
Last year's spike in food prices raised the political profile of food security, and rich nations have pledged money and action. Per Pinstrup-Andersen said he fears the promises could get stalled by too much talk about plans and too little action. Full Article
