Food Security Must be at Centre of Africa's Development: UN report

Nairobi, 15 May 2012 - Sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain its present economic resurgence unless it eliminates the hunger that affects nearly a quarter of its people, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) argues in the newly released Africa Human Development Report 2012: Towards a Food Secure Future.
"Impressive GDP growth rates in Africa have not translated into the elimination of hunger and malnutrition. Inclusive growth and people-centred approaches to food security are needed," said UNDP Administrator Helen Clark at the launch today, attended by Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki.

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UN Pavilion Opens its Doors at Expo 2012

Yeosu (Republic of Korea) / Nairobi, 9 May 2012 - The United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, will open its doors on 12 May 2012 to the estimated 11 million visitors who are expected to visit the event over the next three months.

The UN pavilion - the second largest at Expo 2012 - will take visitors on a multi-sensory, interactive exploration of the marine environment. The pavilion will highlight the key role played by oceans and coasts in the global economy, including human health, biodiversity, sustainable energy and food security.

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