Program Related Publication Feeds

Global Hunger and Food Price Volatility in 2012

ecurran — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Early in 2011, food price riots helped trigger one of the most unexpected and significant events of the past decade: the Arab Spring, which saw the downfall of governments in the Middle East, the death of a long-time dictator in Libya, and ongoing strife in Syria and Yemen.

Strategic Partnerships to Build African Scientific Capacity for Agriculture

kate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The world faces an enormous challenge over the next 50 years, to double the amount of food produced globally, but without further depleting the soil, water, and other natural resources. This challenge will require a great deal of ingenuity and effort, and will rely on the capacity of the scientific community to develop new and improved crop varieties, to combat pests and diseases.

Somalia Remains the Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World

sherry — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The drought and famine in the Horn of Africa continues, with the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS Net) recently confirming that the famine in the Middle Shabelle, as well as among internally displaced populations in Afgoye and the Somali capital of Mogadishu, will continue through the end of the year.

The Focus on the Horn of Africa Should be on the Famine in Somalia

sherry — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Once again famine rages in Somalia. Experts say at least 30,000 children have already died in this crisis and 750,000 more Somalis, mostly women and children, are in acute need and will begin to die between Thanksgiving and Christmas unless they receive assistance. The famine in the early 1990s killed more than 250,000 Somalis, and this one is projected to kill several times more.

Biofortification: A Partial Solution to Global Malnutrition

sherry — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

In September, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization reported that food prices are 26 percent higher than a year ago and that the prices for staple grains, the main foods for the world’s poor, are 36 percent higher than 12 months ago.

Global Forecast 2011

jdunton — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Instability and Global Food Supplies

ian — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

World food prices are at an all-time high. The world’s population is growing and is expected to increase by 2 billion people over the next 40 years. Riots in Tunisia, triggered in part by food prices, set off a remarkable chain of events that resulted in the downfall of governments in Egypt and Tunisia, a NATO operation in Libya, and instability in several other countries.

Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Water Management

jdunton — Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

On October 27, 2010, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the federal Subcommittee on Water Availability and Quality (SWAQ) cohosted a participatory workshop on domestic and international water issues entitled “Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Water Management.” The event convened federal agency experts and influential thinkers from academia, nonprofit organizatio

Global Food Security in the QDDR

mentman — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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African Perspectives on Genetically Modified Crops

jdunton — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The authors gauge the current status of the debate on biotechnology in Africa with a snapshot of three countries at different stages along the spectrum of opinion on genetically modified crops (GMOs): Zambia, where a strong emphasis on the precautionary principle remains very much in place; Kenya, where recent legislation has opened the door to eventual commercialization of GM crops; and South

The Role of Markets and Trade in Food Security

jdunton — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Achieving greater global food security is a noble goal and, many would argue, a moral responsibility. It is also squarely in the self-interest of the United States, because hunger causes unrest and instability, which in turn affect U.S. national security and commercial interests. Global food security requires a multi-pronged strategy.

Cultivating Global Food Security

jdunton — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

These recommendations from leaders in government, business, academia, and the nongovernmental and philanthropy communities emphasize the importance of U.S. leadership and commitment to improving food security and making agriculture a priority for broader U.S. development efforts.

Agricultural Productivity in Changing Rural Worlds

jdunton — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Rural worlds are changing rapidly. Information technology has shortened the distances from remote villages to urban centers but has also sharpened the contrasts in ways of life.

U.S. Agricultural Research in a Global Food Security Setting

jdunton — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Agricultural research and development are at a crossroads. The close of the twentieth century marked changes in policy contexts, fundamental shifts in the scientific basis for agricultural R&D, and shifting funding patterns for agricultural R&D in developed countries.

A Call for a Strategic U.S. Approach to the Global Food Crisis

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

In May 2008, in response to the growing global food crisis, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched a task force to assess the rising humanitarian, security, developmental, and market impacts of rising food costs and shortages. Its cochairs, Senators Richard G. Lugar (R-IN) and Robert P.