• Introduction
• Theme, Participants and Packet Outline
• Study/Action Packet
• Program

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• Third Hour

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• Summary Questions Not Answered on the Air
• Conclusion

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The 20th annual World Food Day teleconference topic “Collaboration or Catastrophe: Africa in Peril” dealt with the mounting human tragedy in sub-Saharan Africa, including the impact of HIV/AIDS and land and water issues on agriculture and food security plus the added burden of wars and debt. The program featured Dr. Urban Jonsson, UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa. For the first time there was a live up-link interview from the World Food Prize ceremonies, with laureate Dr. Catherine Bertini. In addition nine other experts provided comments via cameo videotapes: Ambassador Tony Hall, Representative Jo Ann Emerson, Jean-Francois Rischard (World Bank European Vice President), Marcella Villarreal (FAO), Bruce Moore (International Land Coalition), Rudo Chitiga (Commonwealth Foundation Vice President), Julius Coles (Africare President), Ruth Meinzen- Dick (IFPRI) and Mme. Marie Angelique Savane (African Association for Women in Development).

Worldwide outreach was made possible through the cooperation of the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) American Embassy Television Network. The program was produced by the U.S. National Committee for World Food Day with special assistance and funding from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID). The teleconference originated from the Reuters Studios in Washington DC. The program was carried by the DISH Network and various educational, PBS and local cable networks.

Each year the program is presented as a tool to engender year-around concern and involvement on ending hunger. The most value is attained when there is pre-planning and study of the issues at the sites as well as efforts to involve participants in follow-up action. Sites are urged to keep the study materials and videotapes available for use throughout the year.

There are three basic components of the teleconference: the Study/Action Packet which includes a bibliography, the three-hour telecast and the teleconference report. At the national level teleconference planning is an all-year, interactive process. Each year's experience is reviewed and evaluated by representatives of the participating sites who make recommendations and help prepare the action section for the coming year. College curricular integration is encouraged. Course modules or on-site learning experiences, class use of videotapes and special credit seminars and student community service have proven useful incentives for students. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are provided through the cooperation of the American Dietetic Association, the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The teleconference reports add to the value of this resource.

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