THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER IN THE WORLD. nearly 870 million people of the 7.1 billion people in the world (one in eight) suffered from hunger in 2010-2012.

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THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER IN THE WORLD

nearly 870 million people of the 7.1 billion people in the world (one in eight) suffered from hunger in Almost all the hungry people (852 million) live in developing countries, representing 15 percent of the population of developing counties children are the most visible victims of undernutrition WHAT IS HUNGER? “the want or scarcity of food in a country “ Protein-energy malnutrition Micronutrient deficiency malnutrition or undernutrition

MAIN CAUSES OF HUNGER Many people in the world do not have sufficient land to grow or income to purchase enough food. Poverty harmful control over resources and income Conflicts caused by Climate changes Food wastage Population Growth

Develop sustainable food policies Help small farmers access to Credit Government intervention Enable access to Education Develop fair trade Support NGOs HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM Better opportunities and greater access to income and food Birth Control Education

AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) Improving Africa’s SEED systems Revitalising Africa’s SOILS Increasing access to MARKETS Strengthening FARMER ORGANIZATIONS Agriculture FINANCE ASSOCIATIONS -Amnesty International -FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) World Food Day →  providing food security and nutrition,  improving livelihoods,  managing natural resources,  protecting the environment, and  achieving sustainable development, in particular, in rural areas. Sources: