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The impact of COVID-19 on agriculture, food and rural areas in Central Asia and Caucasus countries

Final report of a study commissioned by FAO











Djanibekov, N. and Herzfeld, T. 2021. The impact of COVID-19 on agriculture, food and rural areas in Central Asia and Caucasus countries: Final report of a study commissioned by FAO. Discussion paper 2021, no. 198. Halle (Saale), Germany, IAMO.




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