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Will millions of people continue : to die of hunger in the 21st century?…
Will millions of people continue : to die of hunger in the 21st century? Bretón Solo de Zaldivar. (2009)
Introduction
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Despite efforts, hunger persists with more than 1.2 billion people undernourished in 2009.
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The article questions diagnoses, analyzes the consequences of interventions and explores structural reasons.
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Problems
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The Green Revolution
The green revolution, touted as a solution to increase food production, has mainly benefited large farmers and has harmed small farmers.
The green revolution has led to loss of food diversity and dependence on expensive inputs and transnational corporations.
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Biotechnology is touted as an extension of the green revolution, but poses challenges in terms of equity and market control.
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Solution
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Rethink globalization. Globalization based on ultra-liberalism has failed to reduce poverty and hunger.
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