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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2013 · 12 MIN

Rising Food Prices and the Impact on Africa

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Global food prices hit record high last month, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. They have surpassed the levels during the 2007-08 food crisis when surging prices sparked unrest in many countries. What is behind this upward pressure on wholesale food prices and what are the implications for Sub-Saharan Africa?

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