
Humanitarian Fault Lines David Beasley
Aug 14, 2023
David Beasley, former Executive Director of the World Food Programme and U.S. politician, discusses the challenges in getting food to hungry people. They talk about the impact of conflicts, like the war in Ukraine, on food supply and the catastrophic effects of the suspension of the Black Sea grain deal. David emphasizes the need for governments and large corporations to take action to stop world hunger, highlighting the role of the private sector in global food security.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Funding Challenges and the Impact on Food Supplies
01:54 • 18min
The Role of the UN in Addressing Global Crises
19:47 • 3min
Challenges and complexities of maintaining humanitarian principles
22:55 • 16min
Strategic Actions in the Humanitarian System and the Role of the Private Sector in Global Food Security
38:47 • 4min
Advocating for Hunger Solutions and Engaging Billionaires
42:53 • 3min

