Case Studies Flashcards
Why does North Korea face food shortages?
Due to natural disasters, droughts, floods and economic recession
What percentage of North Korea depends upon food distributed by the Central Public Distribution system?
70%, it is their equivalent of rations.
What are the problems with rationing in North Korea?
They do not provide enough food with between 250 and 300 grams of food each day. This has led to 4% of children suffering from stunted growth, 20% being underweight and 8% wasted.
What does the world food programme aim to do in North Korea?
It aims to target vulnerable groups within society, improving the standard of farming and introducing a work-for-food programme.
What is special about India’s population in comparison to its food supply?
It is the fastest growing population in the world, but has the most secure food supply
Why does India have the most secure food supply?
It fully embraced the green revolution by increasing food supply through HYVs and fertilisers.
How has land reform in India helped to secure the food supply?
It ha increased the amount of subsistence yields,meaning more families provide for themselves.
