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GFFA 2026: Why Agriculture Plays a Key Role in Global Water Policy read more
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Reduced Rations: How Budget Cuts by Donors Threaten Lives in Kakuma Refugee Camp

While humanitarian aid by UN organisations is running out, people in the Kenyan camp speak of undernourishment, increasing tensions and desperation.

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Two Crops, One Crisis: Climate Change Threatens Cocoa and Tea

As climate change affects rainfall, temperatures and pest pressures, Ghana’s cocoa and Kenya’s tea sectors are racing to help farmers adapt.

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"Once again, perpetrators expect to get away with the war crime of starvation"

Alex de Waal on the disappearance and reappearence of famines - not least as a weapon in armed conflicts.

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How Trade-Based Development Cooperation Can Become More Inclusive

Aid for Trade can stimulate export and growth of poorer countries. But the focus needs to be shifted to disadvantaged households.

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Despite Offers of International Aid Food Security in North Korea Remains Critical
Trade with China is resuming, Russia and the FAO are offering help. But the regime in Pyongyang insists on self-sufficiency.
Right to Food in Nepal: A Normative Triumph Faced with Challenges
Legislation in Nepal has set milestones at all levels. But the laws remain commitments on paper to a large extent. In practice, the means for implementation are lacking.
Who Pays for Global Humanitarian Aid?
UN member states finance humanitarian aid and civil protection on a voluntary basis. Just a few states cover the majority of the costs.
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Decent Work in Agriculture

Around the world, 900 million people work in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. As one of the most important sectors globally, agriculture is crucial to overcoming poverty in low income regions – and thus a decisive factor in ending hunger. But despite its importance, employment in the agriculture and food sectors is often precarious. What options are there for secure, decent and fair work?

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A Glaring Deficit: Decent Work in the Agricultural and Food Sectors

Wages, security, social protection: The work environment can be as diverse as production methods. But change is possible.

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Improving Precarious Working Conditions in Agriculture in Lower-Income Countries

Decent work contributes to productivity, stability, and sustainable development — all core goals of the global 2030 Agenda.

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Mechanising Agriculture Saves Labor - But is that Possible Without Ecological Setbacks?

The Global South has the opportunity of increasing productivity while reducing labor intensity, without copying ecologically…

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German Supply Chains for Coffee: How Social Audits can Help to Uncover Violations

Specialised surveys can make a significant contribution to ensuring fair and equitable working conditions on plantations.

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