How is The Partnership Working to Cut Hunger in Africa?
In developing and gaining consensus for a new strategy, the Partnership seeks to: • Increase understanding among U.S. public and private leaders and citizens that cutting hunger in Africa is an important strategic priority for the United States; • Demonstrate how agricultural development in Africa both contributes significantly to, and relies upon, complementary efforts to enhance overall economic development, improve prospects for the survival of children, safeguard environmental resources, provide health care and educational opportunity, cope with AIDS, and foster peace; and • Solidify a partnership between Americans and Africans that can help improve programs to strengthen African agriculture and fight hunger. These programs will be initiated and implemented in partnership with Africans by USAID and other U.S. government agency partners, international organizations, the private sector, NGOs, foundations and universities. The Partnership to Cut Hunger in Africa will build on past eff
