It’s no news that most Americans aren’t sharing in this country’s economic growth. Even when the overall economy grows, as it does most years, almost none of that growth ends up in the pockets of the nation’s workers.
The Chicago Council is pleased to launch a new campaign, “Healthy Food for a Healthy World,” to build awareness about the important role food can play in promoting health and alleviating malnutrition.
While food shortages can be met in the short term through imports and food aid, the emergency response to Ebola needs to focus on protecting weak agricultural markets.
There is an emerging global consensus that responsible agricultural investment requires agribusinesses and governments to recognize and respect local land and resource rights.
