(Source: UN - United Nations) Social protection was crucial to achieve an end to hunger, the representative of Guyana told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) today as it met to discuss agriculture development, food security and nutrition. Speaking on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he noted that while agriculture was a source of livelihood and entrepreneurial opportunities, natural disasters prevented many island States from realizing that potential. Therefore, social protection and agricultural development must go hand in hand. Emphasizing the importance of 'pro-poor investment', he called on the international community to ensure the availability of food for current...
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