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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The public health effects of food deserts The public health effects of food deserts Paula Whitacre "On January 26-27, 2009, workshop speakers provided presentations on how to measure and understand the extent of food deserts, their impact on individual behaviors and health outcomes in various popu… OL15583136W
Biofuels, land grabbing and food security in Africa Biofuels, land grabbing and food security in Africa Kjell J. Havnevik,Atakilte Beyene,Prosper Bvumiranayi Matondi Examines the effects of large-scale biofuel production, seen as having a positive impact on African national economies and greenhouse gases. Finds negative implications as well, especially in develop… OL16495707W
Global food security Global food security Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development This study examines how changes to the functioning of the world's food and agriculture system can contribute to reduced hunger and the attainment of global food security. The challenge is wide rangin… OL26199718W
Settlement, market and food security Settlement, market and food security Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Settlement dynamics have been reshaping West Africa's social and economic geography. These spatial transformations - high urbanisation and economic concentration - favour the development of market-or… OL27060865W