The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013: The Multiple Dimensions of Food Security: 152

Food and Agriculture Organization

ISBN 10: 9251079161 / ISBN 13: 9789251079164

Published by Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013: The Multiple Dimensions of Food Security: 152
• Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9251079161
• ISBN 13: 9789251079164
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

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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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations