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To: smolejv@gmx.net who wrote (19629)	6/10/2002 11:11:50 AM
From: Oblomov	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

That 840M number is probably a realistic projection. One problem with fixing the issue is that they aren't the same 840M year in and year out, and not merely due to mortality. Much of the hunger is caused by drought conditions that persist for a few seasons and then dissipate. Failing that, the drought-stricken people migrate elsewhere (where the subsequent overuse of water precipitates a drought eventually). Also, in many of the countries suffering from famine, the existing regimes are corrupt and do not distribute food aid to their hungry citizens - so the aid is wasted. This is not an argument against providing aid. But, the status quo is obviously not working. I'm not convinced that merely providing more aid under the present system would be of great benefit. There must be a solution that is both compassionate and also informed by the high correlation between great poverty and great corruption.