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"Madam President, large numbers of malnourished people still deserve our concern. The speed at which malnutrition has been falling over the past decade is disappointing. At this rate, the objective to halve the number of malnourished people by 2015 will not be achieved. I wholeheartedly support a more dynamic approach. This dynamism is not evident from the level of development aid. If the rich countries carried out their pledges of Monterrey, aid would rise up to 0.24 % of the OESD's joint national income in 2006. This is still a sharp drop compared to the 0.33 % of the early ‘90s. A greater effort is what is required here.
For structural improvement, a sound trade system, in addition to aid, is vital. According to the FAO, trade liberalisation is beneficial to all countries. Let us in this connection not overlook the fact that developing countries are forced to open their markets, while rich countries quite often display a reluctant attitude. Partly in view of the poor countries' need to protect themselves against cheap food imports, the FAO must make a case for gaining more insight into the functioning of institutions, such as the WTO. Moreover, where does self-sufficiency fit in the package of often export-oriented measures?
In short, I urge Member States to make every effort to commit to good food, which is fundamental to human life, not only simply out of self-interest, but because it is within our remit and because we have received the resources for this purpose."@en1
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