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Access to dynamic markets for small commercial farmers

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2006
| by Javier Escobal and Maximo Torero

The purpose of this study is twofold. On one hand, the objective is to assess the impact of new and more complex contracting schemes, as opposed to traditional marketing channels, on small farmers’ welfare.

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Grain marketing parastatals in Asia

mtid discussion paper
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2005
| by Shahidur Rashid, Jr. Cummings, Ralph and Ashok Gulati
Using case studies from six Asian countries, this paper (a) assesses the relevance of underlying rationales for public intervention in foodgrain markets, (b) documents the existing policies and regulations that support operation of grain parastatals,
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Economic liberalisation targeted programmes and household food security

mtid discussion paper
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2004
| by S. Mahendra Dev, C. Ravi and Brinda Viswanathan

"Although there is little consensus on the impact of trade liberalization on poverty and food security, it is nevertheless widely acknowledged that there is a need for governments to establish safety-nets to guard against any potentially harm