EPISODE · Jan 8, 2013 · 6 MIN
Hunger, Poverty and Unrest: The Cost of Rising Food Prices
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Food prices are near record highs worldwide. In parts of Sub-Saharan Africa for example, maize prices have increased by up to 20 to 30 percent in the past three months alone, according to World Bank figures. One NGO representative says these price spikes not only hurt the most vulnerable in society, they also ferment unrest.
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