Short UN posting about allocations to the World Food Program in Nepal here.
One does wonder about the effectiveness of its programs in Nepal and how the money will be allocated to address needs.
Showing posts with label hunger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hunger. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Who's making hunger worse?
“It’s the role of the state and not the level of wealth, that determines progress on hunger,” said Anne Jellema.
Findings from an ActionAid study say that Brazil, China, and India (in that order) score the highest in the study. US scores 8 out of 100 for eradicating poverty within its borders. Pretty crappy compared to other developed countries.
Economist article commenting on the study and comparing growth rates of the world's three largest developing countries here.
Findings from an ActionAid study say that Brazil, China, and India (in that order) score the highest in the study. US scores 8 out of 100 for eradicating poverty within its borders. Pretty crappy compared to other developed countries.
Economist article commenting on the study and comparing growth rates of the world's three largest developing countries here.
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