Responding to the Global Food Crisis, with Jim Harkness July 14, 2009

The United Nations announced last year that the number of undernourished people in the world had increased by 75 million, to reach more than 963 million worldwide. Demand at U.S. food banks increased by 30% last year. How did we get here? Jim Harkness will discuss the causes of the global food crisis and chart a course for how the U.S. and the world can build a stronger, healthier global food system.

Harkness is the president of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. Former adviser for the World Bank and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Harkness has written and spoken frequently about sustainable development.

Presented in partnership with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

The People’s University offers free lectures from renowned experts on a wide array of engaging topics. This summer, The People’s University explores globalization and its complexities through a new series, Globalization Unearthed, presented by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. All programs are held in the Central Library's Pohlad Hall in downtown Minneapolis (300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401), and are free and open to the public. No registration required. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Lectures begin at 7 PM.

Promotional support provided by the Minnesota International Center.

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