Breaking the poverty trap
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A report is presented on how impoverished regions of the world can benefit by targeted investments through outside sources. Topics include raising food security, agricultural productivity, access to fertilizers, high yield seeds, water management, and improved livestock management, and how these changes can bring about a green revolution.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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A question of sustenance
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A report is presented on the persistence of hunger due to political conflict, natural disaster and rural poverty, despite good crop production by farmers. India is also battling concurrently against both hunger and obesity.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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Still hungry
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A report reveals that policies necessary to alleviate hunger must focus on poverty. They should include agricultural development, basic education, and health services, together with good governance.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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