Bøger i FAO agricultural development economics technical study serien

Analyses recent structural changes to Guyana's economy, particularly in the agriculture sector, and their their impacts on productive, commercial and economic performance. The paper identifies vulnerabilities and examines options for moving from a focus on a few commodities to a more diversified export basket.

Looks at the nature of the relationships between conflict, food security and peace. The book shows how food security and nutrition outcomes vary across different types of conflict, identifying the conditions that seem to influence those outcomes the most, and reviews evidence on the channels through which conflict and violence affect food security.

Provides a summary of the lessons learned, and related policy recommendations, from the case studies undertaken as part of the project "Strengthening linkages between small actors and buyers in the roots and tubers sector in Africa".

This book reviews initiatives that link demand for food from institutions such as schools and hospitals to broader development objectives, drawing lessons from successful approaches in Brazil and elsewhere.