Food subsidies cancelled

Food subsidies cancelled
Without adequate compensatory measures

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Subsidies for basic foods for groups threatened by hunger or malnutrition, such as rice or flour, are cancelled by the government, without introducing a replacement programme to ensure that the poorest people can afford to buy adequate food. However, across the board food subsidies are often an inefficient way to combat hunger and malnutrition. If replaced by a more effective system, then this may not constitute a violation.

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See ESC right:

Food, adequate

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

11(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions . The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent.