The problem of chronic persistent hunger lies mainly within the developing world, in particular India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria where over half of the problem lies. The only way these countries can solve the problem of hunger in their countries is by getting support from the developed world. Governments have played a major role helping to end the problem of hunger, and will continue to in the future. There are many areas in which government and state involvement can make a difference, and many governments have done so. The main area in which governments can help is by providing aid to the countries that are in greatest need of it. However, corruption and mismanagement is a major problem in these countries. Often aid schemes end up not helping to solve the problem at all - either due to corrupt officials extracting funds to support their affluent life styles or by the funds being spent on schemes that are obvious failures. The US State Government has played a major part in the development of a scheme to help prevent these issues whereby aid is given in a food-for-work agreement. Beyond the provision of emergency food aid, WFP targets people in poor countries at the most vulnerable times of their lives: in childhood, during maternity, and in old age. In addition, WFP promotes self-reliance through food-for-work projects, paying workers with food to build roads, replant forests, and replace worn out infrastructure. The U.S. is WFPs largest supporter ($642 million in 1995, mainly in food commodities), followed by the European Commission ($221 million) and the Netherlands ($154 million). - US Bureau of International Organization Affairs, July 15, 1997 Schemes like these help countries, not only with their short term requirement of food, but also to help them develop and provide for their future. Improving the countrys transport system and national resources help their economy develop, which in turn helps to solve their long-term food supply problems. Often, these people are rebuilding their country after a civil war that started due to food supply problems has destroyed it. Sometimes, the people who are trying to help these people solve their hunger problems are targeted themselves. Their violence could not and did not make America shrink from the world. Instead of giving in to those who wish us harm, we have stayed engaged - to promote freedom and opportunity, fight hunger and disease, build peace and stability, and, thereby, protect our national interests. -The White House, Office of the Press Secretary. (Little Rock, Arkansas) Governments, particularly the US State government, are dedicated to bring peace in countries, not only to stop the needless loss of life, but also to help them to solve their hunger problems. For the United States, improving global food security is an essential element of promoting peace and raising living standards in many regions - Bill Clinton, World Food Summit, November 13-17, 1996 Diplomacy is an essential part of solving the hunger problem. Fighting, particularly civil unrest is often started over food shortages - with everyone trying to get enough food to support their social groups. However, the very act of war is a major restraint on solving the actual problem. It diverts much need funds from developing the economy, technology and food supplies to purchasing arms. Often, it also prevents aid entering a country, making the problem even worse. The help of international community is essential to stopping the violence, and starting to solve the problem of chronic persistent hunger.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:14:30 +0000
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