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Developing countries and the WTO negotiations: essay from IFPRI's 2002-2003 Annual Report

Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Gulati, Ashok - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2003

A dynamic agricultural sector is crucial for economic growth, poverty alleviation, and food security in developing countries. Although primary agricultural activities are declining over time as a share of the economy, they still represent about one-fourth of total economic activity and 60...

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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...

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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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Time to stop dumping on the world's poor: essay from IFPRI's 2002-2003 Annual Report

Watkins, Kevin; von Braun, Joachim - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2003

What can governments in rich countries do about poverty in poor countries, apart from increasing and improving aid and endorsing ambitious poverty reduction goals? Answer: get serious about reforming their own farm policies and start dismantling the agricultural trade restrictions and subsidies...

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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

"Part of the difficulty in responding to the food crisis is the lack of credible and up-todate data on the impacts of food prices on poor people and on the effects of policy responses. Such information would allow international and national decision makers to use feedback to adjust their...

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Globalization, trade reform, and the developing countries: essay in IFPRI Annual Report

Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Robinson, Sherman - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 1999

This essay focuses on trends reflecting the globalization of the international economy and on changes in agricultural …

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Póliticas comerciales y seguridad alimentaria: Reproducción de la Memoria Anual 2002-2003 del IFPRI

Watkins, Kevin; von Braun, Joachim; Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2004

Globalization could and should benefit developing countries. But unlike a rising tide that lifts all boats, large and … small, globalization is unequal. It has fallen far short of its much-ballyhooed potential to help the world's poorest people … agricultural globalization to work for the poor. Unilateral measures by one side or the other will help. But only concerted effort …

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Poverty and the globalization of the food and agriculture system:

von Braun, Joachim; Mengistu, Tewodaj - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2007

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Une Afrique sans frontieres: les fondations de la croissance régionale

IFPRI - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2005

"Recent IFPRI research shows how coordinated investments in regional agricultural trade and productivity can leverage regional growth dynamics and improve Africa's competitiveness in an increasingly globalized world." from Text. This brief looks at investing in trade by targeting Africa's own...

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