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Ending hunger in our lifetime: Food security and globalization
Runge, C. Ford (contributor); Senauer, Benjamin (contributor) - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
At a time in history when conflict erupts daily in far-flung corners of the world, ending severe deprivation may be critical to global peace and stability. Yet we are far from reaching the goal of reducing hunger by 2025. The authors of this book bring good news: hunger can be banished in our...
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Agricultural trade liberalization and poverty in Brazil:
Filho, Joachim Bento de Souza Ferreira - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
"This paper addresses the potential effects of a world agricultural trade liberalization scenario on poverty and … after the introduction of policy shocks. Model results show that the simulated trade policy shocks have positive effects on …
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Trade liberalization, poverty, and food security in India:
Panda, Manoj; Ganesh-Kumar, A. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008476189
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Is SAFTA trade creating or trade diverting?: A computable general equilibrium assessment with a focus on Sri Lanka
Bouet, Antoine; Mevel, Simon; Thomas, Marcelle - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2010
The Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) entered its second phase of implementation in 2008. The creation … of a free trade area is expected to affect its participants—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and … Sri Lanka—very differently given their diversity in terms of size, income, and structure of trade and protection. Using …
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High global food prices The challenges and opportunities: IFPRI 2007-2008 Annual Report Essay
Sheeran, Josette - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"High food prices are not only causing a humanitarian crisis, but also putting at risk the development potential of millions of people. Global agriculture markets are undergoing structural changes, and the next three to four years will pose great challenges for achieving an affordable and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004996821
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Responding to the Global Food Crisis - Three perspectives: IFPRI 2007-2008 Annual Report Essay
von Braun, Joachim; Sheeran, Josette; Ngongi, Namanga - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"The dramatic rise and volatility of food prices over the last year have shaken the global food system. Governments and the international development community generally have responded to various aspects of the food crisis, but questions remain about whether the right actions are being pursued,...
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Policy implications of high food prices for Africa: IFPRI 2007-2008 Annual Report Essay
Ngongi, Namanga - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"African agriculture is at a crossroads. The current high food prices and the instability they have provoked in several countries have added impetus for African countries to review their agricultural policies and programs. New agricultural policies will have to be more focused on staple food...
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Responding to the world food crisis Getting on the Right Track: IFPRI 2007-2008 Annual Report Essay
von Braun, Joachim - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
production, but, again, meeting global demand for food will require even greater investments. And, in the areas of trade and …, each country's actions inevitably have implications for others, so areas of common interest must be identified and trade …
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Cotton-Textile-Apparel sectors of Pakistan: Situations and challenges faced
Cororaton, Caesar B.; Salam, Abdul; Altaf, Zafar; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
but have subsequently tracked export parity international levels following reforms to trade and pricing policies and a …
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Choosing sensitive agricultural products in trade negotiations:
Jean, Sebastien; Laborde, David; Martin, Will - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"The formula approach used in many trade negotiations involves large formula cuts in high tariffs, with flexibilities …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005038109