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The Illusion of Food Aid and Hunger Relief
10:11 - 15:54 (05:42)
In an effort to combat hunger, some countries resort to importing cheaper, lower quality food instead of addressing the root cause of the issue. Food aid is often distributed by organizations buying up large amounts and exporting it, leading to a cycle of dependence and further impoverishment.
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Despite growing enough food to feed double its population, the Irish famine was caused by a crop failure that led to a surge in food prices, putting avoiding starvation out of reach for most families.
10:11 - 11:39 (01:27)
Summary
Despite growing enough food to feed double its population, the Irish famine was caused by a crop failure that led to a surge in food prices, putting avoiding starvation out of reach for most families. A large portion of Ireland's agricultural output was being exported, leaving little for the Irish themselves to consume.
ChapterThe Illusion of Food Aid and Hunger Relief
EpisodePart Two: That Time Britain Did A Genocide in Ireland
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In places where countries do not produce enough food to sustain their populations, importing cheaper and lower quality food can lead to exports of locally grown food and cause economic problems.
11:39 - 15:54 (04:15)
Summary
In places where countries do not produce enough food to sustain their populations, importing cheaper and lower quality food can lead to exports of locally grown food and cause economic problems. Aid food can also contribute to this issue when organizations buy up large amounts of food and then distribute it.