Food Crisis

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Overview

In response to the severity of the food crisis and the need for prompt action, the World Bank Group set up the Global Food Crisis Response Program (GFRP) in May 2008 to provide immediate relief to countries hard hit by food high prices. The Bank response has been articulated in coordination with the United Nations’ High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on the Global Food Security Crisis. Read More »

Food Prices Decline, But Remain Volatile

January 31, 2012—Despite an 8 percent drop in global food prices at the end of the year, the 2011 annual food price index remains 24 percent higher than its average in 2010. Read More »

Food Price Watch Video | Press Release »
Report: Food Prices Remain High, Volatile

November 1, 2011—While the World Bank’s food price index has dropped from its February 2011 peak, it remains above September 2010 levels. Read More »

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Replay Live Chat on Global Food Prices »
Bank Boosts Assistance to Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa to $1.88 Billion

September 24, 2011— Most urgent priority is to save lives, restore incomes, and bring back productive capacity of families and businesses. Read More »

Related: Bank and Drought Response
In Kenya, Farming Is 'Feminized'

September 9, 2011— Survey assesses women's increased role in farming, increased need for resources. Read more »

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