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Last updated on 19 August 2008

Agricultural research and development on small islands & atolls: PNG

This article discusses the research and development strategy adopted by the National Agricultural Research Institute in Papua New Guinea to strengthen food security in Papua New Guinea's small islands and atolls. (ANU Pacific Economic Bulletin: Oct 2007) More info >>

Rising food prices: a global crisis

This paper examines the causes of rising food prices, expected trends, the likely impact and possible policy responses. (ODI: April 2008) More info >>

Rising food prices: cause for concern

This article states that the current spike in food prices needs prompt reaction through various forms of social protection to avert poverty and hunger. (ODI: June 2008) More info >>

Food prices and inflation in developing asia

(ADB: April 2008) More info >>

Soaring food prices: response to the crisis

This report provides a discussion of the underlying causes of the dramatic increase in the world prices of staple foods, such as rice, wheat, edible oils and meat and overall food prices in developing Asia. (ADB) More info >>

Food security: vulnerability despite abundance

This paper provides an overview of current thinking on food security and identifies the major global food security challenges making detailed recommendations for addressing these challenges. (Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network: 2007) More info >>

Food aid logistics and the southern Africa emergency

This article looks at the issue of genetically modified food and the debate that emerged from its use in the humanitarian crisis in southern Africa. (Forced Migration Review) More info >>

Food Aid: commodity management publications

This webpage provides publications relating to the transport, storage and distribution of food commodities. (Food Security Network: 2007) More info >>

Food aid logistics operational handbook

This handbook is designed to provide food aid managers with an understanding of logistical issues, challenges and options involved in supply chain management decision making. (Food Aid Management: 1999) More info >>

Food security and climate change in the South Pacific

This article discusses the impact of climate change on food production, health, infrastructure, the ability of countries to import food and households to purchase food in the South Pacific. (Pacific Ecologist: 2007) More info >>


 

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