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Amir Abdulla, a member of the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security, joins The Next Page Pod to examine the complex issue of global food security and the need for a revamped governance system. Despite having enough food produced worldwide to feed everyone, millions still suffer from hunger due to systemic failures.…
Podcast | Reimaging Global Governance for Food Security
Amir Abdulla, a member of the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security, joins The Next Page Pod to examine the complex issue of global food security and the need for a revamped governance system. Despite having enough food produced worldwide to feed everyone, millions still suffer from hunger due to systemic failures. This podcast episode […]
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Every day, 733 million people face hunger worldwide. Nearly one in ten people globally are undernourished, and almost a third experiencemoderate to severe food insecurity. These figures reveal a devastatingtruth: global systems are failing to deliver on food and nutrition security. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 aims to “end global…
Reimagining Global Governance for Food Security – Executive Summary
Every day, 733 million people face hunger worldwide. Nearly one in ten people globally are undernourished, and almost a third experiencemoderate to severe food insecurity. These figures reveal a devastatingtruth: global systems are failing to deliver on food and nutrition security. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 aims to “end global hunger, achieve food […]
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Despite living in an age of unparalleled innovation and resources, 733 million people still face hunger, and nearly one-third of the global population experiences food insecurity. For too long, supply and demand have been the central focus, and addressing the systemic issues that perpetuate food insecurity has slid under the radar. The…
Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security Final Report
Despite living in an age of unparalleled innovation and resources, 733 million people still face hunger, and nearly one-third of the global population experiences food insecurity. For too long, supply and demand have been the central focus, and addressing the systemic issues that perpetuate food insecurity has slid under the radar. The solutions to hunger […]
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Amid overlapping climate and food crises, the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security will review and reimagine current systems to reach zero hunger. GENEVA / NEW YORK | 11 December 2023 – As the world faces an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis, the Kofi Annan Foundation, with the support of The Rockefeller…
The Kofi Annan Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation Announce New Commission to Transform Global Food Security Governance
Amid overlapping climate and food crises, the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security will review and reimagine current systems to reach zero hunger. GENEVA / NEW YORK | 11 December 2023 – As the world faces an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis, the Kofi Annan Foundation, with the support of The Rockefeller Foundation, announces today […]
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In episode 4 of Kofi Time, our special guest is Catherine Bertini. Ms. Bertini discusses how she worked with Kofi Annan to fight hunger and malnutrition around the world. Not only is access to food far from universal, but it is also severely impacted by conflicts and climate change. As food prices…
Fighting Hunger: Then & Now | Kofi Time with Catherine Bertini | Episode 4
In episode 4 of Kofi Time, our special guest is Catherine Bertini. Ms. Bertini discusses how she worked with Kofi Annan to fight hunger and malnutrition around the world. Not only is access to food far from universal, but it is also severely impacted by conflicts and climate change. As food prices increase and access […]
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On September 9th, 2021, Mrs Nane Annan took part in a session entitled “Africa’s Solutions Towards Safe and Nutritious Food For All” at the AGRF Summit. Below is an excerpt from the speech she delivered. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates, and guests. It is a great privilege to be with you…
Africa’s Solutions Towards Safe and Nutritious Food For All, AGRF Summit 2021 – Nane Annan
On September 9th, 2021, Mrs Nane Annan took part in a session entitled “Africa’s Solutions Towards Safe and Nutritious Food For All” at the AGRF Summit. Below is an excerpt from the speech she delivered. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates, and guests. It is a great privilege to be with you today for this […]
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce a new one-year project supporting the promotion of orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) in Ghana. The project, entitled ‘Demand Creation and Impact Scaling Project for Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato’, is funded by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). The Foundation is pleased to continue its…
New project: Promoting Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Ghana
The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce a new one-year project supporting the promotion of orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) in Ghana. The project, entitled ‘Demand Creation and Impact Scaling Project for Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato’, is funded by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). The Foundation is pleased to continue its work on this […]
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The following article was written by Kofi Annan Foundation President Alan Doss and published in the August edition of Réalités Industrielles; ‘What future for the African economy?‘ Summary One of the most pressing challenges in Africa is how to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty and ensure prosperity for all people. Kofi Annan…
Feeding Africa through increased intra-African food trade
The following article was written by Kofi Annan Foundation President Alan Doss and published in the August edition of Réalités Industrielles; ‘What future for the African economy?‘ Summary One of the most pressing challenges in Africa is how to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty and ensure prosperity for all people. Kofi Annan Foundation President Alan […]
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The below article was originally written by Nane Annan and published in the Telegraph. Forest fires during a record-breaking warm winter in Europe, Arctic cold in the US and melting glaciers are clear signals that climate change is impacting all of us but it is in Africa where such extreme weather…
How the humble sweet potato can help Africa in the face of climate change
The below article was originally written by Nane Annan and published in the Telegraph. Forest fires during a record-breaking warm winter in Europe, Arctic cold in the US and melting glaciers are clear signals that climate change is impacting all of us but it is in Africa where such extreme weather is having the […]
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Kofi Annan is delighted that the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have renewed their collaboration to mobilise global leadership and support for the transformation of African agriculture. They will continue to work towards ending hunger in Africa and improving food and nutrition security in the continent.…
The Kofi Annan Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Working together towards ending hunger in Africa
Kofi Annan is delighted that the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have renewed their collaboration to mobilise global leadership and support for the transformation of African agriculture. They will continue to work towards ending hunger in Africa and improving food and nutrition security in the continent. “I thank Bill […]
