Western nations urged to fund multi billion aid plan to avert famine
A presidential task force urged the United States and allied nations to back a multi billion dollar global development program to raise food production in poor nations. The report estimates a 12 billion dollar increase in investment, with about 7 billion from the U S and 6 billion from private capital, to curb hunger and pressures on world peace. It notes population growth and food deficits require in country production gains and warns of a sobering 2000 outlook.