Overview

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the problems of poverty and food insecurity have intensified, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts, the detrimental effects of climate change, and growing inequality. According to United Nations projections (2023), approximately 670 million individuals will still be struggling with food insecurity by 2030. This number accounts for 8% of the world’s population, remaining unchanged from the 589 million people who were living in poverty in 2015.

To achieve the UN’s goal of eradicating global poverty by 2030, timely initiatives focused on transforming food systems, ensuring food security, and allocating resources to sustainable agricultural techniques are necessary. The Vietnamese government has implemented various supportive policies, particularly for the poor. In the past year, over 86 trillion VND has been allocated to support more than 56 million citizens and workers affected by the pandemic, as well as over 730,000 employers.