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Food, finance and our future
Deborah Doane
Director
World Development Movement
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Food prices 1990-2011
"There is food on the shelves but people cannot afford it. People who were not previously
vulnerable have become vulnerable in many different countries around the world.”
Josette Sheeran, Executive Director, UN World Food Programme
Increased hunger“I have four children. Two are older and two very young children. I remember one time, I cooked rice and my 20 year old boy said “Mum, if it’s not enough, let the children have it.” That was so sad. It affected me so much - if I can’t provide food for my children, what can I provide them with?”
Jane Annyango, Kibera Women for Peace and Fairness, Kenya
Malnutrition
“In 2008, people in this area were suffering from malnutrition. Some people were just eating maize, which we cook as ugali and githeri. There are no greens or proteins in these meals, so many people suffered from diseases related to malnutrition.”
Phyllis Nduva, Makueni Social Forum, Makeuni district, Kenya
Selling your assets
“I had to sell everything I had just to be able to feed myself and my four children. My last remaining cow was so wasted from drought and lack of food, I had to sell it for a mere 300 shillings (£2.50).”
Consolata M Kiswili, Farmer, Makueni district, Kenya
Giving up healthcare or education
“Sudden increases in food prices meant that we had to forgo medication for our various ailments.”
Geoffrey Muchori and Gladys Wambui, Farmers, Kangema district, Kenya
Aren’t high prices good for farmers?
Aren’t high prices good for farmers?
• Net buyers• Price volatility• Corporate sector
Other factors
Policy solutions
EU Proposals
• Transparency
• Position Limits
SocialPeace
End Corporate
Control
Food is ahuman right
Agrarian Reform
Trade Justice
DemocraticControl
EcologicalAgriculture
Food Sovereignty
Financialisation of everything?
• Land
• Water
• The Air?
LAND WATER
AIR