The state of food insecurity in the world, 2013. The multiple dimensions of food security
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013 presents updated estimates of undernourishment and progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and World Food Summit (WFS) hunger targets. The latest assessment shows that further progress has been made towards the 2015 MDG target, which remains within reach for the developing regions as a whole, although marked differences across regions persist and considerable and immediate additional efforts will be needed. The 2013 report goes beyond measuring food deprivation. It presents a broader suite of indicators that aim to capture the multidimensional nature of food insecurity, its determinants and outcomes. This suite, compiled for every country, allows a more nuanced picture of their food security status, guiding policy-makers in the design and implementation of targeted and effective policy measures that can contribute to the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. Drawing on the suite of indicators, the report also examines the diverse experiences of six countries in more detail, finding a mixed picture of progress and setbacks. Together, these country experiences show the importance of social protection and nutrition-enhancing interventions, policies to increase agricultural productivity and rural development, diverse sources of income and long-term commitment to mainstreaming food security and nutrition in public policies and programmes.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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Rome (Italy) FAO
2013
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| Subjects: | FOOD SECURITY, ECONOMIC SYSTEMS, PRICES, COMMODITY MARKETS, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, FOOD SUPPLY, STATISTICAL DATA, DISPONIBILITE ALIMENTAIRE, DONNEE STATISTIQUE, SECURITE ALIMENTAIRE, SYSTEME ECONOMIQUE, PRIX, MARCHE DES PRODUITS DE BASE, EVALUATION DE L'IMPACT, SUMINISTRO DE ALIMENTOS, DATOS ESTADISTICOS, SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA, SISTEMAS ECONOMICOS, PRECIOS, MERCADOS DE PRODUCTOS BASICOS, EVALUACION DEL IMPACTO, |
| Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3434e.pdf |
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| Summary: | The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013 presents updated estimates of undernourishment and progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and World Food Summit (WFS) hunger targets. The latest assessment shows that further progress has been made towards the 2015 MDG target, which remains within reach for the developing regions as a whole, although marked differences across regions persist and considerable and immediate additional efforts will be needed. The 2013 report goes beyond measuring food deprivation. It presents a broader suite of indicators that aim to capture the multidimensional nature of food insecurity, its determinants and outcomes. This suite, compiled for every country, allows a more nuanced picture of their food security status, guiding policy-makers in the design and implementation of targeted and effective policy measures that can contribute to the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. Drawing on the suite of indicators, the report also examines the diverse experiences of six countries in more detail, finding a mixed picture of progress and setbacks. Together, these country experiences show the importance of social protection and nutrition-enhancing interventions, policies to increase agricultural productivity and rural development, diverse sources of income and long-term commitment to mainstreaming food security and nutrition in public policies and programmes. |
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