Based on the contributions of a wide range of experts, a special Worldconnectors Working Group - including Hedwig Bruggeman of Agri-ProFocus - recently published its Vision Document on Food. A drastic increase of the budget for global agricultural development and food security, with a long-term commitment of at least ten years, is recommended. The Dutch government should use the ODA budget to allocate at least one billion Euros per year to this field. Part of this money should be used to set up special Agri-Hubs in developing countries, where the Dutch government, NGOs and business cooperate to strengthen local agriculture and educate smallholders on ways to maximize their crop. Agri-ProFocus is pleased that the Agri-Hub concept forms part of the recommendations.

The complete Vision Document on Food can be read here.