International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues

Melissa D. Ho

2011年1月 · DIANE Publishing

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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The U.S. has played a leading role in global efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition and to enhance world food security through internat. food aid activities. The development and implementation of a U.S. global food security initiative, and commitments made by global leaders to support agr. develop., have increased Congress¿s focus on U.S. internat. food aid programs. Contents of this report: (1) Program Descriptions: Food for Peace Act; Sect. 416(b); Food for Progress; McGovern-Dole Internat. Food for Educ. and Child Nutrition Program; Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust; (2) Funding of Food Aid; (3) Issues for Congress: Aid Effectiveness; Demand-Driven Aid Strategies; Cash vs. Commodities: Local or Regional Procurement. Illus.