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Responding to the food crisis: synthesis of medium-term measures proposed in inter-agency assessments

Year of publication 2009

Pages 102

Author Gérard Viatte, Jacques De Graaf, Mulat Demeke, Takashi Takahatake and María Rey de Arce;Investment Centre Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The food crisis of 2008 provoked a strong coordinated response from the world community and exposed fundamental problems in the agrofood sector, which continue. Prices remain high in many domestic markets of developing countries, and the risk of future volatility persists. The present economy-wide crisis creates severe economic and social difficulties, which aggravate agricultural problems and the food situation – particularly for least-developed countries and small farmers – and which require stronger actions. More than ever, agriculture-led growth appears to be a major element in the fight against poverty. The Comprehensive Framework for Action (CFA) adopted in July 2008 provides a joint strategy and action plan based on two sets of approaches to promote a comprehensive response to the global food crisis. The first set focuses on the immediate needs of vulnerable populations, including boosting small farmer food production. The second set aims to build long-term resilience and contribute to global food and nutrition security. The CFA also underlines the need to strengthen the global information and monitoring system.

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