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The statement highlights early signals of declining global hunger in 2024, persistent regional disparities—especially worsening conditions in Africa—and the role of food price shocks in undermining nutrition and resilience. It emphasizes investing in agrifood systems, strengthening value chains, supporting agrifood jobs and youth engagement, and advancing partnerships to achieve “Four Betters.”","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  \n(Joint Ministerial Committee  \nof the  \nBoards of Governors ofthe Bank and the Fund  \non the  \nTransfer of Real Resources to Developing Countries)  \nONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH MEETING WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 16, 2025  \nDC/S/2025-0055 October 16, 2025  \nStatement by  \nMr. Qu Dongyu  \nDirector-General  \nFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  \nStatement by  \nMr. Qu Dongyu  \nDirector General  \nFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  \n112th Meeting of the Development Committee  \nOctober 16, 2025  \nWashington, DC  \nThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report indicates early signs of a decline in global hunger. From 8.5 percent of the global population in 2023, to 8.2 percent-approximately 673 million people - in 2024. However, progress varies significantly across regions and sub-regions. While Southeastern Asia, South Asia and South America have seen notable improvements, hunger continues to rise in Africa – particularly western Africa – which is projected to account for 60 percent of the projected 512 million people facing hunger globally by 2030.  \nIn 2024, an estimated 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure-with Africa once again emerging as the most affected region – and with rural populations and women face disproportionate challenges in accessing adequate food. These structural disparities across income, gender and geography are further exacerbated by rising food prices, which undermine food security in contexts of inequality.  \nThe global response to the 2021-2023 food price inflation was more coordinated and informed than in past crises, particularly in trade policy and market transparency. Yet, challenges remain. We must further deepen our understanding of how food price shocks affect nutrition and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations. Effective responses must combine targeted fiscal measures, coordinated policy actions and sustained investment in structural reforms.  \nThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) underscores the urgency of investing in agrifood systems to accelerate progress towards ending hunger and poverty, building resilience and promoting sustainable development.  \nWe see several priority areas with the potential to drive transformative change.  \nFirst, strengthening critical agrifood value chains. More efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable and competitive value chains can bridge production gaps, move food from surplus to deficit regions and countries, reduce prices for consumers and expand food options in response to growing consumption and shifting dietary preferences. They can also drive inclusive economic growth, create jobs and help developing countries integrate into global markets, while protecting the environment.  \nDeveloping sustainable value chains calls for greater investments in innovation – such as biotechnology, mechanization and precision agriculture – as well as infrastructure, research and development. Without such investments, productivity and efficiency gains may fall short, raising production costs and risking future food price spikes.  \nAs overall productivity in the agriculture sector rises, smallholder producers and small and medium agri enterprises (SMEs) will face growing pressure to keep pace. We need to ensure they have access to bundled  \nservices, including the right type of finance at the right time, skills development, financial education, digital literacy information and knowledge of markets and consumers, to thrive.  \nIn sub-Saharan Africa alone, three out of four agri-SMES struggle to access adequate finance, limiting their ability to grow. Knowledge and innovative finance strategies and mechanisms such as guarantees and blended finance are powerful tools to de-risk investment and can help fill the financing gap.  \nA priority area – also emphas","cbCaigtK0duOvJi1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigtK0duOvJi1","pdf",217552,1,3,"English","en",105,"# 112th Meeting Statement\n## Global hunger trends and regional disparities\n## Food price shocks and policy response\n## Investing in agrifood systems\n## Strengthening value chains and innovation\n## Financing and support for agrifood SMEs\n## Agrifood jobs and youth employment\n## Partnerships and Four Betters","[{\"question\":\"What does the statement say about hunger trends in 2024 compared with 2023?\",\"answer\":\"It notes early signs of a decline in global hunger, with the share of the global population facing hunger decreasing from 8.5% in 2023 to 8.2% in 2024. 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