High and volatile food prices: Drivers and impacts on food security in Eastern and Central Africa

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byInternational Livestock Research Institute

Abstract

This paper which draws from several reports and briefs that have been prepared by ReSAKSS in the
last three years presents the results and major conclusions and recommendations from the analysis. (Executive summary available).

Citation

Karugia, J. 2011. High and volatile food prices: Drivers and impacts on food security in Eastern and Central Africa. Paper prepared for the 1st ASARECA General Assembly, Entebbe, Uganda, 14-16 December 2011. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI

Authors

  • Karugia, Joseph T.

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