Two years ago, the appearance of Covid-19 sparked economic crises and supply chain disruptions that resulted in exacerbating increased hunger worldwide. Russia’s February 24th invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing destruction of Ukraine’s ability to farm and farm and Russia’s disconnection from many global markets are compounding food shortages. Russia and Ukraine serve as two of the world’s major breadbaskets, accounting for nearly a quarter of the world’s wheat exports. Countries already at risk of food crises like Lebanon or Yemen are now worsening because of the conflict. The Global Network Against Food Crisis’s report recently reveals that around 193 million people in 53 countries or territories experienced acute food insecurity at crisis or worse levels. What are the root causes of the current food crises? How can the international community act to address the current crisis and prevent a future one? Join us in a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 17 from 12 PM to 1 PM ET with Professor Alex de Waal, Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation and Research Professor at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and Dr. David Laborde, Senior Research Fellow in the Markets, Trade and Institutions Division and the Theme Leader on Macroeconomics and Trade for the International Food Policy Research Institute.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - How to untangle the causes?
06:30 - What engenders resiliency?
10:20 - Context & defining famine
17:20 - Hotspots of concern
26:40 - Rising prices and political instability
31:35 - What do responses look like?
40:30 - Q&A Would you change anything from your book, Alex?
45:00 - Q&A United States response
53:00 - Q&A Are resources being diverted?
55:00 - Q&A What should media focus on?
