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The power of different stakeholders in relation to influence over diets and health
The power of different stakeholders in relation to influence over diets and health
The roles of international organizations (such as the World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and World Health Organization), governments and NGOs in combating food insecurity and disease
The influence of TNCs (agribusinesses and the media) in shaping food consumption habits
Gender roles related to food and health, including food production/acquisition and disparities in health
Factors affecting the severity of famine, including governance, the power of the media and access to international aid
One case study of the issues affecting a famine-stricken country or area
3.1 The roles of international organizations (such as the World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and World Health Organization), governments and NGOs in combating food insecurity and disease
3.1 The roles of international organizations (such as the World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and World Health Organization), governments and NGOs in combating food insecurity and disease
In pairs create a presentation or a poster
Part A - The World of International Organisations
2 pages/sections - 1 international organisation and 1 NGO that focuses on Food Insecurity
2 pages/sections - 1 international organisation and 1 NGO that focuses on Disease
Part B - What do governments do to combat disease and food insecurity?
2 pages - How Singapore goverment addresses food insecurity and dengue.
source of many ideas: Geographyalltheway.
Use this template to get make notes and this template for the presentation
Option 2 - You can use Geographyalltheway to go through the tasks relating to some of the roles of various International Organisations.
Chapter 3 - stakeholders in food and health.pdf3.2 The influence of TNCs (agribusinesses and the media) in shaping food consumption habits
3.2 The influence of TNCs (agribusinesses and the media) in shaping food consumption habits
The power of different stakeholders in relation to influence over diets and health
The influence of TNCs (agribusinesses and the media) in shaping food consumption habits
The influence of TNCs (agribusinesses and the media) in shaping food consumption habits
Resources:
The presentation on the left
The pages from the S.Codrington book and the Course companion (also on left)
3.2 Task - Read these and go over the resources to make a plan for an essay entitled.
Evaluate the role of TNCs in shaping food consumption. [10]
(Evaluate - Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.)
Using a named example, explain TWO ways that TNCs have influenced our food consumption habits. [2 + 2]
You need to think about TNCs at all ends of the supply chain, including the role of TNC media corporations.
TNCs and Inputs e.g. Bayer- Monsanto
Resource: Who should feed the world - faceless multinationals or individuals
TNCs production and processing - Cargill
Resource: Cargill - the most powerful company you have never heard of.
Pro Cargill Video Anti-Cargill video
TNCs and food choices - McDonalds
Crossword - TNCs and food
3.3 Gender, Food and Health
3.3 Gender, Food and Health
Objectives:
To understand the factors which lead to gender differences in food security
To understand the importance of closing the gender gap to increase food production/acquisition and disparities in health.
To link to section on affirmative action and gender in Higher level Global Interactions.
To link to idea of Agricultural innovation and diffusion
Chapter 3 - Stakeholders in Food and Health
3.3 Task - to Document to work through
Infographics to obtain information from.
World Food Programme - putting a gender lens on nutrition.
3.4 Factors affecting the severity of famine,
3.4 Factors affecting the severity of famine,
Factors affecting the severity of famine, including governance, the power of the media and access to international aid
One case study of the issues affecting a famine-stricken country or area
This is where you get official UN term for a famine -
Reliefweb - 5 steps to famine
The Conversation - Famines in the 21st century? It’s not for lack of food - Essential pre-reading
3.4 Task: Make a copy of the presentation and go through all the tasks on the slides.
Washington Post opinion - Read to add specifics (v.good)
My Chat - basic information you can use
UPDATE - Yemen Famine 2016-present
UPDATE - Yemen Famine 2016-present
Although this may not officially be a famine according to the specific guidelines, you will read a lot about this current humanitarian crisis. What are the main processes which have led to the problem - Human or Physical?
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