Australia to contribute millions for global food shortage
Australia's government says it will contribute A$30 million (US$28 million; euro18 million) in emergency aid to countries affected by a global food shortage.
By Agencies |
CANBERRA: Australia's government says it will contribute A$30 million (US$28 million; euro18 million) in emergency aid to countries affected by a global food shortage.
The money will go to the United Nations' World Food Program in response to an urgent appeal for donations because of soaring food and fuel prices.
Australia's donation will come out of the federal government's aid budget, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said in a statement released Thursday.
He said the government will also increase international development assistance and offer Australia's expertise in agriculture, including farming in arid conditions.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked for help Tuesday in meeting the US$755 million (euro483 million) shortfall in funding for the World Food Program. He said he would lead a top-level task force to tackle the global food crisis.
The money will go to the United Nations' World Food Program in response to an urgent appeal for donations because of soaring food and fuel prices.
Australia's donation will come out of the federal government's aid budget, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said in a statement released Thursday.
He said the government will also increase international development assistance and offer Australia's expertise in agriculture, including farming in arid conditions.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked for help Tuesday in meeting the US$755 million (euro483 million) shortfall in funding for the World Food Program. He said he would lead a top-level task force to tackle the global food crisis.
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