Hunger and famine is a problem in many parts of the world, isn't it?

Imagine that some governmental and/or non-governmental body decides to tackle the problem at its roots. They have a nice solution that everybody is excited about. The public is delighted: at last a comprehensive solution is going to be discussed, putting an end to famines and human miseries.

A large conference is organized in some poor African country in order to work out the last details. The conference is taking place in some fancy palace. The attendees are discussing a 20 year plan to eradicate hunger. They can't be disturbed: this meeting is critical. The conference lasts several days, and copious meals are served at regular intervals.

Meanwhile, outside of the palace outer walls, the famined populace is slowly dying of hunger, begging for some food now and for some media attention.