Competitive domestic food supply chains for a food secure Pacific

Competitive domestic food supply chains for a food secure Pacific

Year of publication 2014

Pages 2p.

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) To reduce reliance on imported foods and to ensure food security in the Pacific Islands Countries it is crucial to identify the potential of domestic and high value export markets, develop local food production and strengthen processing capacities. Although Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) have made progress at eradicating poverty and hunger, much still needs to be done to meet the first Millennium Development Goal. Food security is at stake in many PICs.

Language English

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