Famine and Conflict: The Unfolding Food Security Crisis




ATHA Podcast show

Summary: In this episode of the podcast, we look to explore how the risk, and reality, of famine has come about in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia, and Northeastern Nigeria. This podcast will also assess what is needed in the immediate term, as well as the areas of policy development and implementation needed to address global food insecurity. Speakers: Suresh Babu, Head of Capacity Strengthening, International Food Policy Research Institute; Conor Phillips, Country Director, International Rescue Committee, Kenya; Nahuel Arenas, Director, Humanitarian Programs and Policy, Oxfam America; Douglas Mercado, Deputy Country Director, World Food Programme, Nigeria; Peter Lundberg, Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, United Nations; Hassan Noor, Country Director, Save the Children, Somalia