Committee on World Food Security: a Forum on World Food Security Policies
Interview with Mr. Kostas Stamoulis, Secretary General of the Committee on World Food Security
The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) serves as a forum in the United Nations System for review and follow-up of policies concerning world food security, including food production and physical and economic access to food.
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Northern Countries Gear up for World Food Day 2008
World Food Day (WFD) has long been seen an important event for developing countries, but now many developed countries also seize this yearly opportunity to reflect on food-related issues. In most countries the lead is taken by civil society organizations to put on events inspired by the annual WFD theme. Activities are usually designed to raise awareness of issues related to hunger in the world, to advocate for action and to lobby decision makers. In a few countries, including Italy, home to the Rome-based food agencies, the government is active in promoting the celebration of WFD, especially in schools.
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Defeating Hunger in Latin America: Interview with Mr. Jose Graziano da Silva, FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Hunger-Free Latin America and the Caribbean Initiative is a regional commitment to eradicate hunger and guarantee food and nutrition security for all, in line with the framework of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
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