food insecurity

IGAD Regional Focus of the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2023

June 20, 2023

The African continent is currently facing an escalating hunger crisis, with projections indicating that up to 30 million people across multiple countries will require humanitarian food assistance this year. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), consisting of eight member states, ..

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Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity

May 30, 2023

A recent United Nations report has shed light on the alarming situation of hunger hotspots and increasing acute food insecurity in various parts of the world. The report, titled “Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity,” issued ..

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Global Food Policy Report, 2023

April 19, 2023

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released the Global Food Policy Report, 2023 on April 13, urging stakeholders to invest in long-term solutions for building resilient and equitable food systems. The report highlights that multiple crises, such as the ..

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UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 Report

January 26, 2023

Ukraine – Russia war is creating energy crises, increasing inflation, and causing debt issues all over the world. Amidst these conditions and climate emergencies, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs launched the “World Economic Situation and Prospects” ..

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New integrated Food Security Scheme

January 2, 2023

The Central Government of India recently announced the launch of a new integrated food security scheme, which will provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for the year 2023. The Cabinet has ..

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Russia withdraws from Black Sea Grain Initiative

November 1, 2022

Russia recently pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Deal, which was launched to mitigate food inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine. What is Black Sea Grain Initiative? The Black Sea Grain Initiative was an agreement between Russia and Ukraine ..

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