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Global hunger declining, but still unacceptably high

International hunger targets difficult to reach

Year of publication 2010

Author Trade and Markets Division

Product type Document

Series title ES Policy Briefs Economic and Social Perspectives

Series number 0259-2460

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) At close to one billion, the number of undernourished people in the world remains unacceptably high in 2010 despite an expected decline – the first in 15 years. This decline is largely attributable to a more favourable economic environment in 2010 – particularly in developing countries – and the fall in both international and domestic food prices since 2008. The recent increase in food prices, if it persists, will create additional obstacles in the fight to further reduce hunger.

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