[20220325]IF12067_美国国际粮食援助概述.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov March 25, 2022Overview of U.S. International Food AssistanceThe U.S. government administers international food assistance programs that aim to alleviate hunger and improve food security around the world. Some of these programs provide emergency assistance to people affected by conflict or natural disaster. Other programs provide nonemergency assistance to help communities improve agricultural productivity and strengthen local food systems. This In Focus provides an overview of U.S. international food assistance programs, including legislative authority, funding trends, statutory requirements, and selected issues for Congress. International Food Assistance Delivery The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administer U.S. international food assistance programs. These agencies primarily provide assistance through two distinct methodsin-kind aid or market-based assistance. In-kind aid involves purchasing U.S. commodities and shipping them to countries and regions in need. Market-based assistance provides recipients with direct cash transfers, food vouchers, or food purchased in the country or region