Posted by herbertanzer at 2/6/2008 9:48AM
Overhaul the current food aid system so that it strives to benefit farmers in the food deficient low income countries instead of the US's agricultural and shipping businesses. In-kind food transfers should only be used in emergency situations in a timely fashion. Otherwise, cash transfers and purchasing food locally are more efficient and provide a needed boost to the economy. Also, a greater investment in long-term agricultural programs is needed to ensure food security.
Read more at: http://www.ondayone.org/node/594
