Towards a global food aid compact

Existing international mechanisms governing food aid are dysfunctional and outdated. A reasonably straightforward alternative could readily rectify the problem of an ineffective global food aid governance system. In this paper, we outline the basic design of such a Global Food Aid Compact.

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Published in:Food policy 2006-04, Vol.31 (2), p.105-118
Main Authors: Barrett, Christopher B., Maxwell, Daniel G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aid coordination
Codes of conduct
Cooperation
Disaster relief
Emergencies
emergency food programs
Food aid
food distribution programs
food security
food supply
globalization
International governance
International relations
laws and regulations
Policy studies
Self-interest
Targeting
Tied aid
Treaties
Tying
World Trade Organization
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Summary:Existing international mechanisms governing food aid are dysfunctional and outdated. A reasonably straightforward alternative could readily rectify the problem of an ineffective global food aid governance system. In this paper, we outline the basic design of such a Global Food Aid Compact.
ISSN:0306-9192
1873-5657
DOI:10.1016/j.foodpol.2005.12.001