Securing Rice, Reducing Poverty
Author : A. M. Balisacan
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 20,44 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Food supply
ISBN :
The Rice Crisis
Author : David Dawe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 24,11 MB
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1136530398
Book Description
The recent escalation of world food prices – particularly for cereals - prompted mass public indignation and demonstrations in many countries, from the price of tortilla flour in Mexico to that of rice in the Philippines and pasta in Italy. The crisis has important implications for future government trade and food security policies, as countries re-evaluate their reliance on potentially more volatile world markets to augment domestic supplies of staple foods. This book examines how government policies caused and responded to soaring world prices in the particular case of rice, which is the world's most important source of calories for the poor. Comparable case studies of policy reactions in different countries, principally across Asia, but also including the USA, provide the understanding necessary to evaluate the impact of trade policy on the food security of poor farmers and consumers. They also provide important insights into the concerns of developing countries that are relevant for future international trade negotiations in key agricultural commodities. As a result, more appropriate policies can be put in place to ensure more stable food supplies in the future. Published with the Food and Agriculture (FAO) Organization of the United Nations
Redesigning Rice Photosynthesis to Increase Yield
Author : J. E. Sheehy
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 23,64 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Photosynthesis
ISBN : 9712201465
Book Description
Confronting Poverty
Author : Susan E. Rice
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,4 MB
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815704356
Book Description
Former Brookings Senior Fellow Susan E. Rice spearheads an investigation of the connections between poverty and fragile states and the implications for American security. Coedited by Rice and former Brookings colleagues Corinne Graff and Carlos Pascual, Confronting Poverty is a timely reminder that alleviating global poverty and shoring up weak states are not only humanitarian and economic imperatives, but key components of a more balanced and sustainable U.S. national security strategy. Rice elucidates the relationship between poverty, state weakness, and transnational security threats, and Graff and Pascual offer policy recommendations. The book's overarching conclusions highlight the need to invest in poverty alleviation and capacity building in weak states in order to break the vicious cycle of poverty, fragility, and transnational threats. Confronting Poverty grows out of a project on global poverty and U.S. national security that Rice directed at Brookings from 2002 through January 2009, before she became U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations.
Farming Systems and Poverty
Author : John A. Dixon
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 46,42 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251046272
Book Description
A joint FAO and World Bank study which shows how the farming systems approach can be used to identify priorities for the reduction of hunger and poverty in the main farming systems of the six major developing regions of the world.
Securing the ‘Rice Bowl’
Author : Hongzhou Zhang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 36,61 MB
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9811302367
Book Description
This book offers a snappy but comprehensive investigation of how the resource needs of today could become the resource conflicts of tomorrow. As the most populous country in the world, the security of China’s “rice bowl” is not only a top political priority for China’s policymakers but increasingly a critical global concern as the country emerges as a leading food importer and a major player in outward agricultural investment. This book sheds light on China’s efforts, both at home and abroad, to safeguard its food security and how these efforts will affect global food systems. This book will be of interest to industry analysts, institutional investors, and scholars of China's global rise.
The Rice Crisis
Author : David Dawe
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 43,85 MB
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1136530401
Book Description
The recent escalation of world food prices – particularly for cereals - prompted mass public indignation and demonstrations in many countries, from the price of tortilla flour in Mexico to that of rice in the Philippines and pasta in Italy. The crisis has important implications for future government trade and food security policies, as countries re-evaluate their reliance on potentially more volatile world markets to augment domestic supplies of staple foods. This book examines how government policies caused and responded to soaring world prices in the particular case of rice, which is the world's most important source of calories for the poor. Comparable case studies of policy reactions in different countries, principally across Asia, but also including the USA, provide the understanding necessary to evaluate the impact of trade policy on the food security of poor farmers and consumers. They also provide important insights into the concerns of developing countries that are relevant for future international trade negotiations in key agricultural commodities. As a result, more appropriate policies can be put in place to ensure more stable food supplies in the future. Published with the Food and Agriculture (FAO) Organization of the United Nations
The Future Rice Strategy for India
Author : Samarendu Mohanty
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 18,92 MB
Release : 2017-06-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128092971
Book Description
The Future Rice Strategy for India presents forward-looking insights toward achieving sustainable development of the rice sector, ensuring future food and nutritional security. As a staple food for many in India, including the economically disadvantaged, there are many concerns that affect the development of rice sector. Facing issues from environmental demands to economic stagnation, access to food, food inflation, and the Food Security Act (demand – supply – distribution of rice) achieving sustainability in production and exports is an important and urgent challenge. Using case studies to illustrate existing and potential issues, challenges and solutions, The Future Rice Strategy for India presents key strategic options while considering the implicit consequences. In addition, the findings enrich the strategy and policy formulation considerations for the role of rice in the country. This multidisciplinary approach features the expertise of rice scientists covering different aspects of rice sector; from breeding to consumer preferences and markets and trade. - Uses analysis based on agro ecological zones (AEZ) patterns providing understanding of future growth patterns based on rice ecologies - Includes case studies with proposed solutions taking into consideration pros and cons of each, allowing readers facing similar concerns and issues to identify an appropriate solution more efficiently and effectively
Rice Science
Author :
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 1038 pages
File Size : 46,29 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Rice
ISBN : 9712201848
Book Description
Pro-poor Development Policies
Author : Hal Hill
Publisher : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 35,86 MB
Release : 2022-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9815011065
Book Description
“This collection of essays provides a wealth of information and analysis about the Philippine economy and the role of agriculture and economic policy in it. The Philippine experience has been quite different from the highly successful Asian economies, with a long period of low growth until the turn of the century and only then greater success. The authors cover not only the Philippine experience but also place it in its Asian context and that of developing countries more generally. They report on the lessons learned, both positive and negative, from the various economic policies that have been adopted, with regard to both agriculture and to economic inequality. Those interested in Philippine economic development, and Asian development more broadly, will find this an important reference work.”—Anne O. Krueger, Senior Research Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; 1st Deputy Managing Director, IMF (2001-6); Vice-President of Economics and Research, World Bank (1982-86)
