Stories written by Alan Bojanic

FOOD SECURITY IN TIMES OF CRISIS

By Alan Bojanic
The uncertainties that lie ahead in the coming year present a challenge to the ability of governments to navigate the challenges that the recession will present to the less well off members of their population. Worry over food insecurity arises from the fact that sluggish job creation and income growth effect the access of the poor to food.
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OP-ED: Women in Agriculture – Gender Gaps Are Holding Back Development

By Alan Bojanic and Gustavo Anriquez
On the occasion of the 100th celebration of International Women’s Day, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) presented a surprising and alarming assessment of the situation of rural women, based on a comprehensive analysis of men and women farmers around the world.
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Women in Agriculture: Gender Gaps Are Holding Back Development

By Alan Bojanic, Gustavo Anriquez, and - -
A more equitable distribution of agricultural assets, inputs, and services between men and women could increase overall food production in the developing world by 2.5 to 4 percent.
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