'Stock’ solution to regional food security: Which way forward?
Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSI | Published Date: September, 01 , 2013Consumption patterns in Southeast Asia are changing rapidly. As the region becomes more affluent, demand for protein and wheat is expected to increase. Such shifts may leave countries with no choice but to seek regional or multilateral options to complement their own food security strategies. At present, many countries still focus on national-level strategies. For example, traditional riceimporting countries Indonesia and the Philippines seek to be self¬sufficient in rice through a combination of national stockpiling schemes, imports, and domestic production and procurement.
Author(s): Belinda Chng | Posted on: Feb 27, 2016 | Views()