Sec. 4. Statement of policy
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It is the policy of the United States— to reduce global poverty and hunger through a comprehensive food security and nutrition strategy known as the Feed the Future Initiative (FTF); to implement FTF using a whole of government approach; to promote agricultural development to help transform local economies, increase political stability, and expand trade; to focus on country-led agricultural priorities in partnership with local governments, donor organizations, multilateral institutions, the private sector, civil society, and international and university research institutions in the United States; to increase the productivity, incomes and livelihoods of small-scale producers, especially women, by working across agricultural value chains and expanding farmer access to local and international markets; to promote secure and transparent land rights in order to enable responsible investment in agriculture; to target research, develop new technologies, utilize extension agents, and improve post-harvest storage in order to reduce food waste; to improve the nutrition of women and children, with a focus on reducing child stunting; to expand access to diverse and quality foods and enhance nutrition-related behaviors that improve maternal and child health; and to increase the resilience of vulnerable communities and households by building capacity in safety nets and decreasing the need for emergency assistance.