Today, there are new struggles for peace and food will once again play a critical role. In Afghanistan food and agriculture will be key for bringing peace to the country. In Iraq there is the need to build universal school feeding, expanding on the effort started by the UN World Food Programme. In Haiti food shortages loom in 2010 if the U.S. and the international community do not act. There are also Sudan, Ethiopia and many other nations in need of help.
But right now, no global hunger coordinator resides in the White House to tackle these difficult issues. If the Congress does not move on the Roadmap to End Global Hunger legislation, it will harm U.S. foreign policy at this critical juncture.
President Obama has pledged to fight hunger. The State Department Food Security plan is detailed and sound. But words need to be put into action.
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