The contents, chapter 1, and the index of this volume, published in the UNU-WIDER Studies in Development Economics and Policy series by Palgrave Macmillan is available as a PDF sample.

This article provides a critique to the “Green Revolution”, with a political economic undertone on agricultural modernization. The article draws the attention of the readers, regarding the consequences of the green revolution.

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Indigenous peoples are paying a high price for tourism, says Raymond de Chavez. In their drive for profits, transnational corporations which dominate the international tourist industry have, with the complicity of governments (particularly those of the Third World), devastated the lives and lifestyles of indigenous peoples. The process of globalisation will only exacerbate their plight. READ ON

This FAO Working paper seeks to propose a flexible general approach to addressing food security through agricultural and rural development and direct actions to enhance immediate access to food. Arguably, this paper may serve as a starting point for dialogue among these parties, to clarify the scope of the Initiative, and to propose a broad conceptual approach to the strategy process. For your reference and possible comments.

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