New World Bank Group tool focuses on preparedness for potential future crises
WASHINGTON, September 30, 2014 – International prices of food
decreased by 6 percent between April and August 2014, reaching a
four-year low, according to the latest edition of Food Price Watch.
This sharp decrease was driven mainly by international wheat prices,
which went down 19 percent and maize prices, which plummeted 21% between
April and August 2014. Rice prices actually increased 13 percent during
the same period. Prospects for next year’s harvests and food stocks are
strong... (Read more)
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