Discussion Post: Global Issue
I. Chapter 2, "Wealth and Poverty," in your textbook discusses the Millennium Development Goals, which were created to provide developing countries support through the partnership of developed countries. The first goal is to "eradicate extreme poverty and hunger" in the world.
According to the textbook, population is still increasing in the world's poorest regions. Take a look at The Millennium Development Goals Report 2015.
i. The report notes that progress in reducing extreme hunger is uneven across regions of the world. Looking at the graph on page 21 of the report, which regions have the least reduction in extreme hunger? Which regions have the greatest reduction in extreme hunger? What factors contribute to this uneven progress? What are some possible strategies for creating more progress in these regions of the world?
II. Chapter 4, "Food," in your textbook illustrates that there is enough food produced and available to feed the entire world every day. However, for various reasons, millions still go hungry, making food security-having consistent access to adequate nutritional food-a persistent global social problem in both developing and developed countries.
i. Where do most of the world's hungry live? (Sub-Saharan Africa)
ii. What are two causes of hunger and two problems that result?
iii. What are some potential consequences and benefits of using biotechnologies in developing countries? Based on the research currently available, should developing countries pursue the use of biotechnologies? Why or why not?
III. Chapter 9, "Technology," in your textbook discusses how technological advancements and changes may affect how we can work to find solutions for the global threats discussed so far. Technological advances can and do affect development in positive and negative ways.
Besides biotechnology, identify one technology that seems to have the greatest potential positive effect on food security. Discuss any potential negative uses of that technology. Do the benefits of these technologies outweigh the potential negative consequences they have on food security? Why or why not?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.