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Zero Hunger Program Overview On 1st January 2003, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in with a promise to focus the attention of his administration (2003-06) on fighting poverty and ending hunger in Brazil, as part of a major drive towards improving the country's social indicators, while preserving economic and financial stability. President Lula stressed that "if, by the end of my mandate, every Brazilian has food to eat three times a day, I shall have fulfilled my mission in life". To this end, President Lula has appointed a new Minister for Food Safety, José Graziano da Silva, who will co-ordinate policies and governmental actions aimed at "putting an end to hunger in Brazil". These policies and actions will comprise the "Zero Hunger Program". |
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