Malawi has suffered from recurring droughts and some of the worst food crises on the continent.

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These investments are designed to ensure access to staple commodities and reduce exposure to global food price fluctuations and export bans, which often occur during food crises.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

"Food sovereignty" - a term adopted instead of the better-known notion of "food security" - was hailed by many as a key step for developing nations to become more resilient to emerging food crises.

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Governments with the financial resources have been able to pursue alternative measures within the global marketplace to achieve this goal, while others are re-examining their development and trade policies, and even turning to emergency relief to overcome food crises, such as those experienced in the Horn of Africa and Sahel due to drought.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

Science, technology, research and development capacities for sustainable development must be strengthened to develop innovative, green solutions to address the climate, food and energy crises facing the world today, to mitigate threats and reduce vulnerability.

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Developing countries such as Mexico, Indonesia and Egypt are facing dangerous political crises as rising food costs hammer their none-too-prosperous populations.

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The poorest face two crises: the world recession and the resumption of food-price rises.

ECONOMIST: The poor and the global crisis

Four years ago, major crises overtook the spinach, toy, and pet food industries.

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We become numb to the day-to-day crises, the slow-moving tragedies of children without food and men without shelter and families without health care.

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