Food Security and Development

Country Case Studies

Business & Finance, Economics, Sustainable Development
Cover of the book Food Security and Development by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317596486
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 13, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317596486
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 13, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The global food system is characterized by large numbers of people experiencing food insecurity and hunger on the one hand, and vast amounts of food waste and overconsumption on the other. This book brings together experiences from different countries addressing the challenges associated with food security. Seen through various disciplinary lenses the different cases included are countries at various stages of food security, with diverse stories of success as well as failures in their efforts. China, Brazil and India, as well as less developed countries in Africa and Asia, such as Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Myanmar, Bangladesh and the Philippines. The authors pay special attention to the environmental and socio-economic challenges in the respective chapters and how they contribute to food insecurity. Each of the case studies identifies and analyzes which factors or drivers (environmental, economic, policy, technology, markets) have been the most powerful shapers of the food system and their future impact.

The case studies identify interventions at regional, national and local level that contribute positively to food security, highlighting solutions that are effective and easy to implement for all levels of decision makers, from farmers to policy makers. Overall, the book provides insights in order to foster a greater understanding of the issues surrounding food security and support progress towards the goal of a sustainable food system for all.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The global food system is characterized by large numbers of people experiencing food insecurity and hunger on the one hand, and vast amounts of food waste and overconsumption on the other. This book brings together experiences from different countries addressing the challenges associated with food security. Seen through various disciplinary lenses the different cases included are countries at various stages of food security, with diverse stories of success as well as failures in their efforts. China, Brazil and India, as well as less developed countries in Africa and Asia, such as Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Myanmar, Bangladesh and the Philippines. The authors pay special attention to the environmental and socio-economic challenges in the respective chapters and how they contribute to food insecurity. Each of the case studies identifies and analyzes which factors or drivers (environmental, economic, policy, technology, markets) have been the most powerful shapers of the food system and their future impact.

The case studies identify interventions at regional, national and local level that contribute positively to food security, highlighting solutions that are effective and easy to implement for all levels of decision makers, from farmers to policy makers. Overall, the book provides insights in order to foster a greater understanding of the issues surrounding food security and support progress towards the goal of a sustainable food system for all.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book in Search of A Voice by
Cover of the book Framing Innovation in Public Service Sectors by
Cover of the book Rethinking Historical Injustice and Reconciliation in Northeast Asia by
Cover of the book Legal Aspects of Trade Finance by
Cover of the book Feeling the Heat by
Cover of the book Challenging the Prevailing Paradigm of Displacement and Resettlement by
Cover of the book Genes from the Wild by
Cover of the book African Language Review by
Cover of the book Partner to Partition by
Cover of the book Emergence in Science and Philosophy by
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Language and Identity by
Cover of the book The Spirit of Medieval English Popular Romance by
Cover of the book Career Counseling for African Americans by
Cover of the book The British Wars, 1637-1651 by
Cover of the book Civilizing Peace Building by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy