The UN revealed a $6.6 billion strategy to address world hunger in response to Elon Musk challenge.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | Chimniii Desk
Key Highlights
- Elon Musk challenged the United Nations to demonstrate how $6 billion of his fortune might be used to alleviate global hunger.
- The UN responded to him with a plan on Monday.
- The World Food Programme (WFP), the UN's food assistance arm, outlined how $6.6 billion in investments might prevent 42 million people in 43 countries from becoming hungry.
- Musk challenged the World Food Programme late last month to explain how $6 billion could end world hunger.
- He stated that if the organisation could demonstrate how the funds would be spent precisely, he would "sell Tesla stock immediately and do it.
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Elon Musk challenged the United Nations to demonstrate how $6 billion of his fortune might be used to alleviate global hunger. The UN responded to him with a plan on Monday.
The World Food Programme (WFP), the UN's food assistance arm, outlined how $6.6 billion in investments might prevent 42 million people in 43 countries from becoming hungry. In a tweet outlining the plan, WFP President David Beasley singled out Musk, the world's wealthiest individual by far.
"This hunger crisis is unprecedented, but it is also avoidable. @elonmusk, you want a well-defined strategy and open books. It is here!," As Beasley stated. "We are prepared to speak with you – and anyone else – who is committed to saving lives."
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Musk challenged the World Food Programme late last month to explain how $6 billion could end world hunger. He stated that if the organisation could demonstrate how the funds would be spent precisely, he would "sell Tesla stock immediately and do it."
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