Economic Reforms And Food Security
Subtitle: The Impact Of Trade And Technology In South Asia
Contributors: Suresh Chandra Babu (Editor); Ashok Gulati (Editor)
Publisher: Food Products Press
Published: March 16, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 482
ISBN-13: 9781560222569
Subjects: Agriculture & related industries; Economics; South Asia; Congresses; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Industries - General; Business/Economics; ASIA; Economic Conditions; Agriculture and state; Agriculture; Economic aspects; Food supply
First sentence: Since the beginning of the post-World War II period and through the initial era of development, in which a concerted international effort was undertaken to eliminate poverty in the world, South Asia has made steady and significant progress in terms of economic growth and food security.
Description: "This book analyzes various facers of economic reforms in South Asia and their implications for attaining food security. It shows how a concerted effort by governments, agencies, organizations, industries, and individuals - backed by adequate resources and changes in policies - can accelerate progress toward achieving sustainable food security for all. Focusing its attention on six nations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, this timely resource examines possible future courses of action involving trade and new technological advances to improve agriculture-led development in the region. Numerous tables and figures clarify the region's current food situation."--Jacket.