Tag: Economic crisis

According to the World Food Programme, over 783 million people face hunger, highlighting that food scarcity is rarely due to a single issue but rather multiple, complex factors that lead to food insecurity. This crisis is a multifaceted challenge, involving intertwined economic, environmental, social, and political forces that disrupt access to sufficient, nutritious food for millions globally.

According to the UN Sustainable Development Group, the COVID-19 pandemic is a health and human crisis that threatened the food security and nutrition of millions of people around the world, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and creating new ones. This profound disruption raises the critical question: how did the pandemic affect food insecurity and its myriad contributing factors?

According to the UN World Food Programme, in 2023, approximately 2.33 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity, a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels. The question of why is food insecurity increasing is more urgent than ever, pointing to a convergence of devastating global crises.

According to the IMF, persistently high fiscal deficits can lead to a range of risks, from rising interest rates to financial crises, draining resources from the economy. Understanding what happens if the deficit is too high is crucial for grasping a nation's economic stability and long-term outlook.