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Advocacy and policy
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This presentation by Dr. Qu Dongyu, FAO Director-General, explores the potato's historical and current role in global food security. It discusses the challenges facing food systems, including climate change, resource constraints, trade uncertainty, and population growth. The potato's adaptability, nutritional value, and high yield potential make it crucial for addressing hunger, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The report emphasizes the crop’s role in increasing income, conserving resources, and mitigating poverty, and presents strategies for enhancing global potato development through policy support and investment.