2014–2015 GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT SURVEY

2014-2015 GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT SURVEY 2014-2015 Over 1,000 individuals representing 55 countries responded to an IFPRI survey on percep- tions on where food security stands in 2014 and where it is headed in the future. GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT IFPRI The respondents, the majority of whom work in the NGO, academic, and government/policy sectors, expressed both gloom and hope, with large differences in views depending on their sex, age, occupation, and region they represent. The majority of respondents perceived the state of global food and nutrition security and food policies in 2014 as dissatisfying. GLOBAL FOOD POLICIES HUNGER & MALNUTRITION USSATSEER CAN WILL Nearly two-thirds are dissatisfied with both global food policies and the food policies in their own countries. 70% Almost half think that while the world has the means to end hunger and malnutrifion, this will not neces sarily translate into a hunger-free world by 2025. 46 13 Yes, global hunger CAN Yes, global hunger WILL be eliminated by 2025. be eliminated by 2025. A perception gap exists between men and women. ALL 23% 44 Policymakers are more optimistic about the long-term future. Yes, I'msatisfied with current global food policies. 48 13 Yes, global hunger and malnutrition will be eliminated by 2025. FOOD PRODUCTION ALL RECONDEUT Considering the prospect of increased food production in 2015, the majority of respondents are optimis tic. 70% Younger people are more pessimistic about ending global hunger. 8% 43 Yes, world food production will grow in 2015. Yes, global hunger CANbe eliminated by 2025. FOOD & NUTRITION SECURITY, DEVELOPING While overall 3 out of 4 respondents are dissatisfied with the current state of global food and nutrition security. .tho Countries are optimistic about 2015. hosin deboing % 63 Yes, global food and nutrition security will improve in 2015. DISSATISFIED REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES 60 Context does matter. Depending on region, satisfaction with and expectations for food policies and food and nutrition security vary dramatically. 40 20 Africa Asia Europe LAC MENA North America Padfic Safisfied with country's food policies Expect nafianal food security lo improve in 2015 Expect national food produdion to grow in 2015 Expect to eliminate national hunger by 2025 Source: The survey occurred online, from Jan uary 7-14. IFPRI conta ded over 15,000 individuals in over 55 countries, in viting them to partiápate. The sample of individuals was developed from a varietly of mailing lists maint ained by IFPRI. Complete survey questions and results are available at www.ifpri.org/gfpr/2014-2015. REPUNDE SPONDENT VMAKERS COUNTRIES LRESPONL