The state of food insecurity in the world, 2013 : the multiple dimensions of food security.

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TextSeries: State of Food Insecurity in the WorldPublisher: Rome, Italy. : Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, 2013Description: 1 online resource (56 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789251079171
925107917X

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013 : The Multiple Dimensions of Food Security.DDC classification:

363.82 23

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HD9018.D44 S72 2013eb

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EBSCOhost

Contents:

Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Undernourishment around the world in 2013 -- Measuring different dimensions of food security -- Food security dimensions at the national level -- Technical annex -- Notes.

Summary: Small import-dependent countries, especially in Africa, were deeply affected by the food and economic crises. Some large countries were able to insulate their markets from the crisis through restrictive trade policies and protect their consumers through safety nets. However, trade insulation increased prices and volatility in international markets.

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Small import-dependent countries, especially in Africa, were deeply affected by the food and economic crises. Some large countries were able to insulate their markets from the crisis through restrictive trade policies and protect their consumers through safety nets. However, trade insulation increased prices and volatility in international markets.

English.

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