"Fish and fisheries make a major contribution to nutritional security and the fight against hunger and poverty in Asia …

our understanding of hunger, starvation, and poverty. A clear and deeper awareness of the real causes of hunger and …-roots level for appropriate policy measures and development programs designed to alleviate poverty and ensure food security. …

In most developing countries, poverty is more widespread and severe in rural than in urban areas. The author reviews … some important aspects of rural poverty and draws key implications for public policy. He presents a policy framework for … reducing poverty, taking into account the functional differences and overlap between the rural poor. Several policy options are …

recent gains in poverty reduction. The impact of higher food prices is severe—an additional 112 million people could have … escaped poverty in Asia during the late 2000s if food prices had not increased during the period. Thus, long- and shortterm … strategies are needed to ensure food security and bolster efforts at poverty reduction. Policies to enhance food security that …

complementarities in research organisation and allocation, the impact of poverty, literacy and demographic aspects of the rural …