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  Trade policy, trade and food security in the Caribbean: structural issues, multilateral negotiations and competitiveness

  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2007

  There is considerable controversy over the impacts of trade policy and trade on food security. This book provides an overview of the interface between trade, trade policy and food security in the Caribbean. The publication also focuses on the Caribbean region as a component of the Small and Vulnerable Economies (SVEs) group.
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  A review of agricultural policies: case study of Jamaica

  Caribbean Community Secretariat, 2005

  Although facing declining economic fortunes, the agricultural sector in Jamaica continues to play a pivotal role with respect to food security and rural livelihoods. This report provides an analytical review of the major policy provisions for the agricultural sector in Jamaica. The document highlights that:
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  The role and value of local knowledge in Jamaican agriculture: adaptation and change in small-scale farming

  2007

  In Jamaica, traditional cropping systems based on local informal knowledge have been practiced since the days of slavery and play a vital role in meeting food security. This paper discusses some conceptual and empirical issues related to the application of local knowledge among small scale food farmers in central Jamaica.
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  How ICT can make a difference in agricultural livelihoods

  International Institute for Communication and Development, 2007

  The role of ICT to enhance food security and support rural livelihoods is increasingly recognised. This article explores the potential contribution of ICT to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and the efficiency of the agricultural sector in developing countries.
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  Trade policy and food security: the implications of the WTO’s agreement on agriculture for Caribbean small vulnerable economies (SVEs)

  United Nations [UN] Conference on Trade and Development, 2011

  Agriculture is instrumental in the socio-economic development of Caribbean small, vulnerable economies (SVEs). This paper focuses on the impact of WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) on food security in Caribbean SVEs.
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  Development theory and domestic agriculture in the Caribbean: recurring crises and missed opportunities

  2008

  The application of development theory in the Caribbean has legitimised export agriculture at the expense of agricultural production for the domestic market. This paper highlights how recurring economic crises in the Caribbean have provided opportunities to challenge the structural legacy of agricultural export-oriented economies.
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  Integrating gender issues in food security, agriculture and rural development

  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2010

  In line with ongoing reforms aimed at a more effective and coherent UN system and wider efforts for greater harmonization and alignment of aid delivery, Joint Programmes have become increasingly numerous over the past two years. Joint Programmes open up significant opportunities to strengthen a collective UN response to supporting gender equality at country level.
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  Engendering agricultural research, development, and extension

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2011

  Gender issues in agriculture are prominent in today’s development agenda. This monograph makes a case for gender equity in the agricultural research, development, and extension (R.D&E) system.
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  Investing in agriculture in Burundi: improving food security and conditions for women farmers

  Make Trade Fair Campaign, Oxfam International, 2011

  Burundi has alarming levels of food insecurity for a country dependent on agriculture. The work of women farmers is at the core of agriculture in Burundi, but they have few rights and very limited access to resources. Investment in the primary sector is essential, and in order to contribute to the country's development, agricultural spending must be directed to where it is needed most.
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  Beyond the Arab awakening: policies and investments for poverty reduction and food security

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2012

  It is argued that the Arab World has awakened, and it is time to take the next steps. This publication aims to inform and stimulate the debate on key policy priorities for poverty reduction and food security in light of the Arab Awakening. The report demonstrates the following findings:

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