In recent years, global acute food insecurity has reached alarming levels due to factors such as conflict, climate shocks, and the impact of COVID-19. This has exacerbated the global hunger crisis, pushing millions into extreme poverty.
In times like these, swift action is crucial, but decision-makers face challenges in accessing fragmented data from multiple sources. However, there is hope. Introducing the Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard—a powerful tool designed to inform a coordinated global food crisis response and strengthen resilience against future crises.
This clip highlights the interdependence - an IB concept no less - of the global economy, specifically the impact of the Ukraine conflict on the Indonesian economy.
The latter imports 20% of its wheat from Ukraine, and as a result the war has had an effect on food security, food and energy prices, increasing inflation. It's also affected global capital flows, reducing the level of vital FDI too.