Reimagining Global Governance for Food Security: Insights from the Kofi Annan Foundation
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Show Notes
In this episode, we 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.
Our guest, Amir Abdulla, one of the Commissioners of the Kofi Annan Foundation Commission on Food Security, shares vital insights from the recently released report entitled "Reimagining Global Governance." The report provides a roadmap to address systemic failures in our broken global food governance system and to redefine how we address one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. It outlines four governance shifts and provides ten actionable recommendations.
Amir Abdulla, with his extensive experience, including as former Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) and former UN Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative, discusses the necessity of political commitment and the importance of youth participation and anticipatory governance in shaping a sustainable future. Join us as we explore the pivotal actions needed to ensure food security for future generations.
Read the report: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/publication/fixfoodgovernance/
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Content
Guest: Amir Abdulla, Commissioner, Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security
Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva
Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva