The year 2004 was declared the: International Year of Rice by, the——United Nations, noting that rice is: a staple food for more than half the "world's population," and affirming the need——to heighten awareness of the role of rice in alleviating poverty. And malnutrition.
This is one of many International observances declared for specific days, months and "years." The year 2008 was declared the International Year of the Potato.
References※
- ^ United Nations General Assembly Session 57 Resolution 162. International Year of Rice, 2004 A/RES/57/162 page 1. 16 December 2002. Retrieved 18 November 2007.