The 50-year-old billionaire, who is the wealthiest person in the world, said he would make the donation in response to comments made by United Nations' World Food Program director, David Beasley.
"But it must be open source accounting, so the public sees precisely how the money is spent," [2]
Beasley replied to Musk's tweets, assuring him that systems are in place for transparency and open source accounting.
"For him to even enter into this conversation is a game-changer because simply put, we can answer his questions, we can put forth a plan that's clear,"
Beasley told CNN.
"Any and everything he asks, we would be glad to answer. I look forward to having this discussion with him because lives are at stake."
The director of the UN's World Food Program said that before the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's hunger crisis was already exacerbated by climate change and conflict. The pandemic compounded the existing issues leaving
"42 million people that are literally knocking on famine's door. This is a worst-case scenario. $6 billion would help save 42 million people who are "literally going to die if we don't reach them"
On Nov 17, 2021, the United Nations' World Food Program responded again to Tesla founder Elon Musk's asking for a plan to tackle world hunger with a US$6.6-billion pitch. ... "This hunger crisis is urgent, unprecedented, AND avoidable," tweeted David Beasley. "@elonmusk,
You asked for a clear plan & open books. Here it is! The WFP proposes dedicating $3.5 billion to buy and deliver food directly, $2 billion "for cash and food vouchers (including transaction fees) in places where markets can function," and spending another $700 million to manage new food programs that are "adapted to the in-country" conditions and ensure "the assistance reaches the most vulnerable."
Another $400 million would be used for "operations management, administration and accountability" and supply chain coordination.
The world is on fire,I've been warning about the perfect storm brewing due to Covid, conflict, climate shocks & now, rising supply chain costs. IT IS HERE."
"This hunger crisis is urgent, unprecedented, AND avoidable," Beasley wrote in a separate tweet, tagging Musk,
"You asked for a clear plan & open books. Here it is! We're ready to talk with you - and anyone else - who is serious about saving lives. [3]
Spokespeople for Musk's companies did not respond to requests for comment. A representative for Bezos, Angela Landers, declined to comment on the WFP's proposal but pointed to other philanthropic donations Bezos has made to combating hunger. It's not clear if Musk or Bezos have seen the plan and will ultimately decide to lend their support.[3]
Since Musk made his offer, seven weeks have past, during which time one would like to hope that no one has died for the UN World Food Program having insufficient funds, however, we already know otherwise by way of one dramatic example: On December 22, 2021, Middle East, News, UN, WFP, Yemen, reported
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