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\n\t\t\tInternational trade can contribute to the creation of more and better jobs but not always, not for everyone, and not everywhere. Thirty years after the beginning of a global push for liberalization we are finally starting to understand the real co…\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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Debt: nothing but an obstacle<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\n\t\t\tThe global land rush has not lifted small-scale farmers out of poverty, nor has it increased agricultural productivity and food security. Speculative land acquisitions often leave fertile land unused, and deprive local communities of vital resources.\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tLand grab is rarely challenged through a food security and food sovereignty perspective in research and policy elaboration, in spite of its multifarious impact on both of such key dimensions of human livelihood. \n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tThe ACP has emerged out of a unique relationship with the European Union (EU). However, while the EU needs the ACP’s backing to get support in international governance, and needs its raw materials and markets, the EU is indecisive about continuing…\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tEditor Evert-jan Quak comments and reflects on new research, publications, blog posts, conferences and current affairs in the field of food security. \n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tHow to solve the growing global food crisis? A drastic shift is needed towards a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-smart agriculture.\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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