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How climate and coronavirus forced people into debt and hunger

World Food Programme Logistics

But this year the lean season was longer and harsher as a result of a confluence of terrible events. However, with little or no food reserves left they had to sell off their livestock at a lower price to make ends meet. when food stocks and savings from the previous farming season are depleted before the new harvest has begun.

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Meet Dina?—?on the front-line of responding to disasters in Indonesia

World Food Programme Logistics

Meet Dina?—?on Meet Dina?—?a In disastrous events, decision making and resolution goes through a precautious process. In disastrous events, decision making and resolution goes through a precautious process. Story written by Nabila Ernada Read more about WFP’s work in Indonesia Meet Dina?—?on

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

The club also organizes a roundtable event each semester that brings students and companies together to explore opportunities for internships and jobs. Between classroom lectures, cases, and “applied” learning events with industry, UW-Madison makes sure students are exposed to it all.