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Feb 2020
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The Top Hunger Crises to Watch in 2020 A...

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At the start of the year, the World Food Program issued a forecast of where it expects to find the worst hunger crises this year. The report, called the Global Hotspots 2020, identifies 15 major food emergencies that are deteriorating at an alarming rate and demand greater worldwide attention.  

My guest today, Arif Husain, is the Chief Economist and Director of the Food Security Analysis and Trends Service at the United Nations World Food Programme. We kick things off by discussing what is meant by food insecurity, and also how he collects data around hunger before having a longer conversation about the relationship between climate change, conflict, migration, and food security. 

 

4:30 The Effect Conflict Has on Hunger

6:44 Climate Change

9:02 Economic Marginalization

12:00 Migration and Displacement

 

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