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A South African look at Food Security issues of 3-5 June 08
3. South Africa is still in the process of completing the land redistribution to the previously disadvantaged communities. With its neighboring countries such as, Namibia and Zimbabwe also in similar situation, land remains one of the key issue when implementing biofuels. Neil Townsend is the Programme Development Manager for Renewable Energy at Oxfam. He talks about biofuels targets with relation to the impact it will have to the farming community. He also touches on the advantages of biofuels in an attempt to alleviate climate change. (Interviewee: Neil Townsend, Oxfam)
4. Political will is vital in responding to food crisis. South Africa's Economic Policy Research Institute, Dr Seshi Kanki says the challenges of food crisis could be minimized with introduction of solid social protection systems for the vulnerable community. He says South Africa has done well in developing social protection system that has benefited the community particularly in rural areas often affected by food insecurity. He also gives their view on the recent attacks of foreigners seeking refugee in South Africa because of high migration rate to big cities which was somehow caused. (Interviewee: Dr Seshi Kanki)
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Nkgadima/FAO
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