Ifølge FNs Udviklingsprogram (UNDP) skal der sparkes gevaldigt gang i landbrugsaktiviteten, hvis kontinentet vil fastholde det økonomiske boom og de stigende vækstrater, som det for tiden oplever.
NAIROBI, 15 May 2012: Sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain its present economic resurgence (opblomstring) unless it eliminates the hunger that affects nearly a quarter of its people, UNDP argues in the newly released “Africa Human Development Report 2012: Towards a Food Secure Future”.
“Impressive GDP growth rates in Africa have not translated into the elimination of hunger and malnutrition. Inclusive growth and people-centred approaches to food security are needed,” said UNDP Administrator Helen Clark at the launch Tuesday, attended by Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki.
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Arguing that action focused on agriculture alone will not end food insecurity either, the Report calls for new approaches covering multiple sectors; from rural infrastructure to health services, to new forms of social protection and empowering local communities.
Ensuring that the poor and vulnerable have greater voice through strengthened local government and civil society groups is also needed to ensure food security for all.
The quickening pace of change and new economic vitality on the continent make this an opportune time for action, the Report says.
Læs videre og se hele rapporten på
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2012/05/15/addressing-hunger-precondition-for-sustained-human-development-in-sub-saharan-africa-undp-report-says
Begynd fra afsnittet “Hunger among plenty”
Se også IRINs artikel om emnet på
http://www.irinnews.org/Report/95459/FOOD-Power-to-the-people
