This is the second of a 2-part series of responses to questions you asked us about food aid — its complexities, and its implications on economic development and child health — in advance of World Food Day, which was Sunday. Paul Macek, World Vision’s senior director of food security and livelihoods team, continues answering your questions below. Read the post that started this: Ask an expert about food aid. Then, check out the first installment in this series: Answers from a food aid expert (Part 1). FROM KARIN: I was wondering what happens after a child is nourished with Plumpy’Nut™ and no longer needs it. What happens next to prevent that child from slipping back into severe malnutrition? As you’ve...
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To mark World Food Day, October 16, we asked you earlier this week to share your questions about food aid — its complexities, and its implications on economic development and child health. This is part 1 of a 2-part series of responses to those questions from Paul Macek, World Vision’s senior director of integrated food and nutrition. Paul leads a team of specialized program officers who focus on food security, livelihoods, economic development, nutrition, agriculture, and environment. Paul has degrees in history and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master of Arts in international affairs with concentrations in international development and political economy from American University in Washington, D.C. Part 2 will be posted on Monday, October...
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