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Launched in 2012, the G8's New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition aims to transform the nature of agriculture and food production in Africa. Controversially, it gives agribusiness a seat at the table alongside governments and aid donors. As part of the initiative, African governments have said they will make their countries more attractive to private investors. Explore the promises that have been made and where
• New Alliance: a new wave of colonialism in Africa?

Food insecurity is a lucrative endeavor for U.S. agribusiness corporations. As a matter of course, hunger has taken a backseat to maintaining a dominant trade position when it comes to U.S. trade negotiations and domestic policy. As long as the U.S. holds its position as the world's largest agricultural exporter, and import-dependent countries continue to be bound by rules that exploit their vulnerability to volatile commodity markets, U.S. agribusiness will profit indefinitely at the expense of the most vulnerable.