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Panel Discussion
Rising Food Prices
Implications and Consequences
Related Publication
The World Food Situation: New Driving Forces and Required Actions
Food Policy Report.
Presenters:
Joachim von Braun, Director General, IFPRI (Chair)
Jonathan Dworken, Acting Director, USAID's Office for Food for Peace
Daniel Gustafson, Director, Food and Agriculture Organization Liaison Office for North America
Charlotte Hebebrand, Chief Executive, International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council
Video
Location:
International Food Policy Research Institute
2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC
Fourth Floor Conference Facility
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Summary

Abstract

Income growth, climate change, high energy prices, globalization, and urbanization are transforming the world food situation. Food prices are rising and are becoming increasingly linked with energy prices. This panel will examine why food prices are rising; what are the implications for food production, markets, trade, and consumption; and what are the consequences for the livelihoods of the poor and food-insecure, including those dependent on food aid.

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