A historic visit to Washington, D.C., and the reauthorization of the farm bill
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This week we report on https://www.devex.com/news/us-sen-chris-coons-on-kenyan-president-s-visit-africa-policy-and-trade-107643, the first by an African leader since 2008. We dig into what the occasion means for the relationship between Kenya and the wider African...
mostra di piùWe are also keeping a close eye on the farm bill — a $1.5 trillion piece of legislation that shapes food assistance both within the United States and abroad. While the legislation largely focuses on domestic policy, it also governs the operations of Food for Peace, a flagship food assistance program that distributes American-grown commodities across the globe.
However, it has been proposed that at least 50% of funds should go toward U.S.-grown commodities and ocean freight. As the reauthorization negotiations continue, we explore the importance of these funds for communities in the global south and contemplate what the potential outcomes of the discussions could be.
On the topic of food systems, we also look at a story that explores how Vanuatu is stepping up its efforts to enhance food security by combining traditional practices with modern technology.
For the latest episode of the podcast series, Devex Managing Editor Anna Gawel sits down with David Barth from Save the Children and Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger to discuss these stories and others.
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