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1 Introduction
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... . High food prices not only caused civil unrest, but also exacerbated the humanitarian crisis of food insecurity; the tandem food price and economic crises struck amidst the massive, chronic problem of hunger and undernutrition in developing countries.
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... The primary objectives of this workshop were to: • Set the stage for the deliberations by having an overview of the recent food price crisis and how it, in tandem with the current economic crisis, affects developing countries; • Understand the pathways from the food price and economic crises to nutritional impact, including a discussion of existing evidence and vulner able populations; • Understand the range of country experiences with the food price and economic crises and their impact on food security and nutrition, as well as country-level responses to these crises; 1 The MDGs were adopted in 2000 by the member nations of the United Nations and the world's major development institutions.
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... These proceedings summarize only what participants stated in the workshop and are not intended to be an exhaustive exploration of the subject matter and should not be perceived as a consensus of the participants, nor the views of the planning committee, the IOM, or its sponsors. WELCOME FROM THE SPONSOR Ellen Piwoz, Sc.D., M.H.S., Senior Program Officer The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The timing of this meeting is absolutely critical.
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... It is hoped that this workshop can provide some tangible ways to respond, not only to the latest rise in food prices but also to ensure that nutrition is a component of every health and development strategy, in both donor and recipient countries alike, with the twin goals of improving nutrition while decreasing hunger and poverty. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's strategy for the nutrition program in global health is primarily focused on improving child nutrition from conception through 24 months; such improvements have a huge impact on the likelihood of a child's survival, good health, and later learning and earning potential.
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... Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development. Three of the eight MDGs, adopted in 2000 by the member nations of the United Nations and the world's major development institutions, are closely linked to mal nutrition in young children and in women: MDG 1 -- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, MDG 4 -- Reduce child mortality, and MDG 5 -- Improve maternal health.
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... 2009. Rome: United Nations Standing Committee on Nutrition.
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