L8 Flashcards
Food aid types
- Programme Aid: Donating or selling food surpluses to developing countries.
- Project Aid: Food allocated for specific purposes (e.g., school feeding).
- Relief/Emergency Aid: Food rations and selective feeding in crises.
How did the 2004 tsunami change food aid approaches?
It highlighted the need for rapid large-scale assistance, prompting a shift from in-kind food transfers to local/regional purchases, cash, and vouchers.
What are the benefits of innovative food assistance (e.g., cash transfers, vouchers)?
Faster and less expensive.
More appropriate for local diets.
Less market disruption.
Supports local agriculture.
What are some unintended consequences of food aid?
Dependency: Reducing recipients’ ability to meet future needs independently.
Labour disincentives: Reducing incentives to work.
Market effects: Flooding local markets can lower food prices.
What is the “food aid paradox”?
The paradox that while food aid saves lives, it can also cause dependency, market disruptions, and extend conflicts, thus potentially worsening long-term issues.
What were the three factors enabling India and Bangladesh to improve food security?
- Political will and public investments in production and infrastructure.
- Transparent policies for private sector food imports.
- Reliable public food stocks.
What is “tied aid”?
Food aid given as a way to dispose of surpluses from rich countries, often benefiting the donor more than the recipient.
How does the U.S. Title II food aid program operate?
Title II distributes U.S.-sourced commodities, focusing primarily on processed, fortified, or bagged goods, with a significant portion dedicated to emergency assistance.
What is the goal of “food assistance for assets”?
This approach provides food aid in exchange for work on projects that build assets, such as infrastructure, which can improve long-term food security.
