Information on "Agricultural Development" and "Americas"
May 2012
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May 2012
Fueling America and the Energy Water Nexus
Author: Atlantic Council Energy Water Nexus Initiative
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This report examines the causes of the looming water shortage crisis in the US. More on «Fueling America and the Energy Water Nexus»
April 2011
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28 Apr 2011
US Global Food Security Funding, FY2010-FY2012
Author: Melissa D Ho, Charles E Hanrahan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The US currently addresses issues related to global hunger and food security through two primary types of approaches - agricultural development, and emergency and humanitarian food aid and assistance. More on «US Global Food Security Funding, FY2010-FY2012» -
Apr 2011
Composite Index of Market Access for the Export of Rice from the United States
Author: Eric Wailes
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
This is part of series of pilot studies conducted under the Composite Index of Market Access initiative. More on «Composite Index of Market Access for the Export of Rice from the United States»
December 2010
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Dec 2010
The Impact of Trade Liberalization and the Global Economic Crisis on the Productive Sectors, Employment and Incomes in Mexico
Author: Alicia Puyana
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
This paper analyzes the impact of trade reforms on the performance of the Mexican economy and focuses specifically on the aftermath of the crisis. More on «The Impact of Trade Liberalization and the Global Economic Crisis on the Productive Sectors, Employment and Incomes in Mexico»
May 2010
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May 2010
Next-Generation Biofuels
Author: William T Coyle
This paper examines key issues surrounding 'next-generation' bio-fuels, asking whether production will rise enough to reach current legislative mandates and how costly such production will be. More on «Next-Generation Biofuels»
April 2010
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Apr 2010
Using Food Aid to Support, Not Harm, Haitian Agriculture
Author: Mark Weisbrot, Jake Johnston, Rebecca Ray
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
Rice is one of the most important staple foods in Haiti, with per capita consumption of over 177 pounds per year. More on «Using Food Aid to Support, Not Harm, Haitian Agriculture»
January 2010
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Jan 2010
Hoja de ruta para el sector textil y de confecciones y el desarrollo sostenible en Nicaragua
Author: Ana Victoria Portocarrero Lacayo
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
Según el enfoque de las Estrategias de Desarrollo Sostenible Apoyadas en el Comercio (Edsac), son dos los pilares para garantizar un desarrollo sostenible con equidad a partir del comercio: el diseño de estrategias del lado de la oferta —que promuev... More on «Hoja de ruta para el sector textil y de confecciones y el desarrollo sostenible en Nicaragua»
January 2009
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Jan 2009
Progress toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan
Author: US Department of Defense
Publisher: US Government
This US Department of Defense report includes a description of the comprehensive strategy of the US for security and stability in Afghanistan. More on «Progress toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan»
November 2008
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Nov 2008
Haiti After the Storms: Weather and Conflict
Author: Robert M Perito
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This brief discusses the challenge facing Haiti following a series of highly devastating storms in September 2008. More on «Haiti After the Storms: Weather and Conflict»
October 2008
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Oct 2008
The World Food Crisis
Author: Eric Holt-Giménez
Publisher: Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food First)
This policy brief identifies the root causes of the food crisis globally and in the US and makes recommendations for fixing the food system. More on «The World Food Crisis»
