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One of the most comprehensive statistical analyses of drivers of food insecurity across 65 countries has concluded that household income consistently explains more discrepancy in food security than any other factor, including agricultural land resources and production. The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth study, Cross-national analysis of food security drivers: comparing results based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale and Global Food Security Index, was recently published by the peer-reviewed journal
Food Security.
Given the persistent issue of food insecurity one of the United Nation s sustainable development goals is to achieve zero hunger the study s results are vital in determining how best to tackle the complex problem.
The UAE s goal is to increase food production by 30-40 per cent in 10 years
The UAE’s aim to further enhance food security and attain number one ranking in the Global Food Security Index by 2051 were the key focus areas at a MEED webinar entitled ‘Agritech – Enhancing Food Security in the UAE’, organised by DP World, UAE Region and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).
UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri (pictured right) delivered a keynote speech, emphasising that the efficiency of the food supply chain is a top priority for the UAE s leadership.
UAE eyes on global top rank in food security index
DUBAI, 4 hours, 3 minutes ago The UAE’s aim to further enhance food security in the country and attain number one ranking in the Global Food Security Index by 2051 were the key focus areas at a recent webinar organised by leading organisations. Entitled ‘Agritech -Enhancing Food Security in the UAE’, the webinar was organised by DP World, UAE Region and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in collaboration with the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED). The webinar was held virtually in the presence of Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, who delivered a keynote speech and Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza who gave the opening remarks.
Efficient food supply chain, top priority of UAE leadership: Mariam Almheiri Wed 14th April 2021 | 06:15 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 14th Apr, 2021) The UAEâs aim to further enhance food security in the country and attain number one ranking in the Global Food Security Index by 2051 were the key focus areas at a webinar titled Agritech - Enhancing Food Security in the UAE , organised by DP World, UAE Region and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in collaboration with the middle East Economic Digest (MEED).
The webinar was held virtually in the presence of Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, who delivered a keynote speech and Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, who delivered the opening remarks.
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