David Beasley

David Beasley is an American politician and former Governor of South Carolina, serving from 1995 to 1999. He is best known for his leadership in addressing poverty and global hunger as the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) from 2017 to 2021. Beasley emphasized the need for international cooperation to tackle food insecurity and was involved in initiatives to distribute aid to millions facing hunger worldwide. His work has drawn attention to the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty and ensuring food access for vulnerable populations.