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Bolivia Food Security Country Brief

Year of publication 2011

Author Agriculture and Economic Development Analysis Division

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In recent months wheat prices in La Paz stabilized, but remain at high levels and nearly double the international prices. The highest increase was recorded for yellow maize in Santa Cruz. Different agencies report a worrisome situation of food security and hunger with a high prevalence of undernourishment. Heavy rains and landslides in several districts caused negative effects on food security conditions of thousands of people. International agencies are delivering assistance. The Govern ment has lifted an export ban on few products in support of producers and introduced price control measures in support of consumers.

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