The Somalian famine is seen as a result of bad politics, terrorist activity in blocking aid, and Western countries being unsure of how to interact with the unstable government. Drought and climate change have a large role in the famine, but it is the issue of governmental instability that prevents the country from reversing their […]
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RSS feed for this sectionBakers Sensitised on Use of Alternative Flour in Pastry Preparation
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A two-day workshop on the use of alternative flours use in baked goods preparation recently ended, as the Ghanaian government is pushing to improve the market for various types of flour products. This endeavor is also seen as a means of improving food security and as a way for generating employment in the African country. […]
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LIBERIA: FAO Holds Food Security Assessment Workshop
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International NGOs, UN agencies, and the Ministry of Agriculture/CARI Wednesday attended a one-day food security assessment workshop to gauge prevailing food security needs of Ivorian refugees and host families in Nimba, Grand Gedeh, and Maryland Counties. http://www.shout-africa.com/business/liberia-fao-holds-food-security-assessment-workshop/
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Head of Global Harvest Initiative Says Food Program Should Focus on Ending Corruption
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In North America, US-based humanitarian and development organizations such as the “Feed the Future” campaign are urged to target the corruption in African countries, as many agribusiness companies will not invest in those with high levels of corruption.
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Nigeria: FG Promises to Tackle Food Shortage Through Biotech
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The Nigerian Federal Government is aiming at biotechnology as a means of dealing with food security, although legal uncertainties are frustrating the support for the cause. http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011730.html
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) will hold an exhibition on PHL, employment, and industry development, while the Nigerian Agricultural Ministry is partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria to strengthen marketing institutions through agricultural lending.
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The Deplorable Plight of the Gambian Farmer
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A call for de-politicization in Gambian PHL efforts comes with an editorial review of the history of government involvement in agricultural problems within the country. http://www.freedomnewspaper.com/Homepage/tabid/36/mid/367/newsid367/6575/Gambia–The-deplorable-plight-of-the-Gambian-farmer/Default.aspx
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Government for Early Decision on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail: Sharma
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The Indian government is also considering opening up multi-brand retail sector for Federal Direct Investment as such large chains could aid in the provision of jobs and act as a possible solution to large postharvest losses within the country. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-03/news/29846397_1_retail-sector-global-retail-giants-single-brand
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Pakistan Can Emerge as Biotechnology Leader
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Pakistan’s Provincial Minister for Agriculture of the Punjab government is focusing on biotechnology and GMOs as a means of sustainable development and is pushing the country to become a leader in the field. http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=104728
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Private, Public Sectors to Fight ASEAN Food Insecurity
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The Philippines was the site of the 2nd ASEAN Food Security Conference, where both the private and public sectors discussed sustainable and affordable agriculture and food production policy actions to avoid another food price crisis. Another conference will be held in Jakarta in September to discuss regional food trade implications. http://manila.usembassy.gov/food_insecurity.html
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