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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 was originally published by The Next Page Pod, a podcast from the UN Library & Archives Geneva, designed to advance the conversation on multilateralism. In the episode, Amir Abdulla, a Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security Commissioner, shares vital insights from the recently released report…
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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 security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture” by 2030. However, progress is so far off track that achieving this goal under current policies, programs and commitments appears impossible. A radical transformation in how the international community addresses foodand nutrition security is urgently needed. This…
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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 and poverty exist, yet they remain out of reach due to a broken global food governance system. In April 2024, The Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security (KACFS) was launched to confront these challenges head-on. Comprising seven global leaders in food security and governance, the KACFS…
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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 the creation of a new initiative to transform current global food security governance. The initiative will convene an eminent group of leaders – the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security – to review the current challenges to the global food security architecture; develop policy recommendations…
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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 innovative and forward-looking session. Our goal is to find solutions to one of the world’s most pressing problems, safe and nutritious food for all. The 2021 Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World notes that compared with 2019, about 46 million more…
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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 crucial issue, building on Kofi Annan’s outstanding legacy supporting agricultural development and nutrition in Africa. Kofi Annan’s wife, Mrs Nane Annan, fondly remembers previous visits in Ghana with her husband in support of OFSP. “We must take advantage of the great potential of sweet potato…
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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 Doss argues that intra-African food trade can be an important driver in strengthening Africa’s capacity to ensure food security, as well as for its economic growth and shared prosperity. While the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area is a critical step forward, the…
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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 most significant impact. More intense conditions are hitting the continent harder than anywhere else on the planet, bringing with it severe droughts, heatwaves, and at times, flooding. This is only likely to get worse in the years ahead, posing a threat to food production and…
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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 and Melinda and their team at the Gates Foundation for their remarkable commitment to helping the poorest and most vulnerable, and for their continued support of my Foundation, which enables us to work towards a fairer, more peaceful world”, said Mr Annan. Learn more about…
