National Commitment and Good Governance

Poverty and himger contribute to conflicts and insecurity and divert national resources away from developmental activities. Peace and stability are necessary for reducing hunger and poverty Conflicts and wars affect rural areas and agriculture first, exacerbating the problem of food security. And food insecurity is known to cause wars and conflicts. 

Corruption is highest in the poorest and most food-insecure countries. A few years ago, a Prime Minister of one of these countries estimated that 78% of the aid money received in the country did not reach the people it was meant to help. Lack of transparency and accountability discourages external assistance and private investments. The war on hunger and poverty will not be won until the affected governments themselves make it their own war and fight it honestly and bravely with assistance of their allies. Others may help but will not win the war for them. 

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