UN EXPERT URGES GOVERNMENTS TO BUY LOCAL FOOD IN PUBLIC PROJECTS

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Web version   New York May 15 2014 4:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Photo: World Bank/Maria Fleischmann UN EXPERT URGES GOVERNMENTS TO BUY LOCAL FOOD IN PUBLIC PROJECTS Public procurement can contribute to making food systems more fair and sustainable, and help realize the human right to adequate food, according to a United Nations independent expert. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media