HUNGER/FOOD SECURITY
 


Summary of contributions to 11 June

All responses are from questionnaire (long or short) unless indicated by the letters 'fr' which indicates a response through the forums. All questionnaire responses are from NGOs unless indicated. Where the word ANON appears the contributor has given a name and organisation but indicated that they would prefer the view not to be associated with that organisation.


General
Regarding Hunger/Food Security,

1. What might the EU be doing that it is not doing now?

Consider agriculture in holistic sense. Not env/EU protectionism. And to get the right balance between promoting food security (which involves reducing dependence on multinational seeds) and trading in Agriculture in such a way that alleviates poverty (i.e. stop the race to the bottom). (ANON 2 UK)


2. How might it do what it is doing better?

3. What are the implications, if any, for European Governance?

Strengthen controls on arms sales from EU member countries. (Robert Anderson UK)

Specific
4. The EC has been at the forefront of international initiatives to improve the management of food aid, such as the London Food Aid Convention. Are these actions sufficient?

5. In negotiation with WFP and FAO, should the EU act and donate on behalf of all member states? Is there advantage to be gained from a single point of reference?

6. How successful has the EU been in contributing to the elimination of hunger? What are they key factors limiting its success?

7. What policies should the EU pursue in regard to fisheries agreements with developing countries?

What other questions about hunger/food security would you like to see discussed in the Devpolawar Forum?



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