Nutrition and rural development policy in Latin America: the human nutrition initiative network
In Latin America, rural communities are increasingly suffering health problems related to both food insecurity and non-nutritious diets. In the face of insufficient government action, non-state actors have, in many cases, taken the lead in addressing this issue; however, their work is deeply intertwined with the policy contexts in which they operate. Using a comparative case study approach, this paper argues that a policy context that moves beyond a food aid approach, limiting free trade and promoting small-scale sustainable food production, can be effective at tackling nutrition issues, in part because of the synergies created with non-state organizations. The paper also highlights the importance of networking as a means of rebuilding the social fabrics of rural communities, thereby furthering development efforts.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Colegio de Postgraduados
2014
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1870-54722014000200001 |
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