Food security in South Asia

In: India quarterly: a journal of international affairs ; IQ, Band 40, Heft 3-4, S. 301-313

Abstract

After an overview of output of foodgrains in South Asia and the dependence on imports for a part of the food supply in the countries of the region, the author discusses the need for agricultural growth, international action for a food security system, policy measures to promote rapid agricultural development etc. Critique of the price and fiscal policies pursued by South Asian countries in the agricultural field. Significant increases in the disbursement of agricultural credit in recent years in these countries. (DÜI-Sen)