Interview with FAO's Chief Economist Maximo Torero on SOFI report 2024

Around 733 million people faced hunger last year, equivalent to one in eleven people globally, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. Regional trends vary significantly: hunger continues to rise in Africa, remains stable in Asia, and shows progress in Latin America. The report shows that the world has been set back 15 years, with undernourishment levels comparable to 2008-2009. Watch the interview with Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, to learn more.
00:00 Interview with FAO's Chief Economist Maximo Torero on SOFI report 2024
00:05 What are the main findings of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report?
00:47 Why is Africa being the continent most affected by hunger while Latin America has made progress?
01:33 Why is affordability of healthy diets important?
02:26 As FAO Chief Economist, can you tell us how far the world is from achieving the 2030 goal of Zero Hunger?
03:01 This year's report focuses on financing. What are the FAO recommendations in this regard?
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