The theme for World Food Day 2015, celebrated on October 16, is Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty.
Alan Nicol, Gender Governance and Institutions Theme Leader, answered some questions about social protection and water during a session, broadcast live at 10am IST on October 9, 2015.
Highlighting the role of agricultural research and projects on social protection, CGIAR Centers, Programs and Partners will be answering your questions and discussing their role in breaking the cycle of rural poverty. Development leaders appeared live on Periscope ahead of World Food Day.