Global Food Security Act of 2016. Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote inclusive, sustainable agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural development Policy/planning Sustainable development Financial agricultural measures International relations/cooperation Food security Basic legislation Gender Poverty Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act requires the President of the United States to develop and implement a Global Food Security Strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. This strategy shall conform all requirements set out in this Act and aim at achieving the policy objectives stated in this Act. The President shall coordinate, through a whole-of-government approach, the efforts of relevant Federal departments and agencies in the implementation of the Global Food Security Strategy. The President may provide assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prevent or address food shortages. The Strategy shall include specific implementation plans from each relevant Federal department and agency. Full text English Website www.govtrack.us