Publications

Guest Commentary- Cornerstone Principles for a Food-Secure World

Greg Page, Cargill executive chairman, outlines the cornerstone principles is critical to food security.

Guest Commentary- Harnessing Food Systems to Improve Nutrition

Shawn Baker, Director, Nutrition at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation outlines their strategy to build on evidence to scale up success in nutrition and create broader impact.

Guest Commentary- Investing in Collaborative Conservation to Address Global Food Security Challenges

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack writes that feeding a growing population will require food systems that can feed hundreds of millions of new global citizens, maintain a healthy planet and grow healthy economies.

Guest Commentary- Why Universities are at the Foundation of the Fight against Hunger

Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., president of Purdue University, explains that research universities and their investments in students will be essential in order to feed 9 billion by 2050.

Meet the Next Generation Delegation 2015

The Chicago Council is pleased to introduce the 2015 Next Generation Delegates. 

External Commentary

Illinois, Indiana Should Work Together Instead of Competing for Jobs

Pivoting from Cuba, Engaging Latino Voters

Instead of focusing on Cuba in 2016, savvy politicians will pivot to other policy issues of key interest to Latinos.

Guest Commentary- A Call for African Food Entrepreneurship

Malô Cofounder Salif Romano Niang writes that in order to achieve Africa’s food production potential, its youth and in particular, those willing to learn and become entrepreneurs need to be supported.

Guest Commentary- Innovating to Address Malnutrition’s Triple Burden

Dr. David Fleming of PATH explains how the private sector and global health sector can together develop the innovations needed to address global malnutrition.

Guest Commentary- Holistic Solutions to Achieve Global Food Security

Sunny Verghese of Olam International Limited writes that, while the challenges surrounding food security can seem insurmountable, in practice, real world solutions are possible.