To Damien in the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture where held an exhibition of agricultural products of the soil, the United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FAO), the representation of the European Union (EU) and the Parliamentary Front against Hunger https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-21538-icihaiti-politics-creation-of-the-parliamentary-front-against-hunger.html celebrated this week World Food Day around the theme "Acting for the future, zero hunger in 2030, it is possible."

In his speech, Jobert C. Angrand, the Minister of Agriculture put a lot of emphasis, on the theme chosen this year said "Ann travay pou demen... Li posib pou kwape grangou nan peyi Ayiti avan lane 2030". Despite a gloomy picture prepared by the Minister "3 million people, or 30% of the Haitian population, are in a situation of food insecurity. An annual increase in population growth of 1.5%, meaning more than 11 million mouths to feed by 2020 and putting more pressure on agricultural resources. An agricultural supply that covers only 45% of food needsn" he is convinced that it is possible to eradicate hunger in Haiti by 2030.

To achieve the goal of "zero hunger", Minister Angrand explained that it was necessary to sustainably improve the income and living conditions of the urban and rural population in a dual perspective of balanced development of the territory and the slowing of food insecurity, increase the contribution of agriculture, fisheries and livestock to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and increase the coverage of food needs. In the same vein, he made it clear that to combat food insecurity in the country, there is a need to increase domestic production and improve the quality and access to food.

"The Government's vision for strengthening agricultural production is through the promotion of strategic sectors (maize, rice, sorghum, beans, chickens, eggs, milk, vegetables, roots and tubers) in order to supply the national market. and strengthen food security," said the minister, adding that promoting and promoting local agricultural products in the fight against hunger will be a priority to reduce imports and create more jobs. He stressed that the government also aims to increase investment in productive infrastructure including agricultural infrastructure.

FAO and its partners call for a collective effort to create opportunities for all to lead healthy and productive lives. Strengthening social protection programs for countries, including by the use of drought-resistant seeds for farmers, the support by the general public for local food producers, and better eating habits are concrete actions proposed by FAO and its partners to the Government, farmers and the population.

Recalling that "Zero Hunger by 2030" is one of the commitments made by many countries including Haiti in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

See also :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-21538-icihaiti-politics-creation-of-the-parliamentary-front-against-hunger.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21080-haiti-politics-towards-the-creation-of-a-parliamentary-front-against-hunger-in-haiti.html

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