Remembering the other half in the financial crisis

The video discusses the severe food crisis in Afghanistan and the challenges faced by the World Food Program in providing aid. It highlights the impact of the global financial crisis on donor governments' willingness to contribute to international development programs. Despite rich nations spending $104 billion on aid last year, the financial turmoil has led to a focus on bailing out banks rather than supporting developing countries. The World Bank warns that up to 100 million people could fall into poverty due to rising food and energy prices. Although prices may stabilize, they will remain higher than before, necessitating increased assistance for poor countries.

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