Politics and Poverty - A Critique of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Hardcover)

Originally published in 1992. At its foundation FAO was conceived as an organization that would bring together health and agriculture. It would manage the world's food output to greater advantage and improve the well-being of its people. Almost a half-century on, FAO faced mounting criticism from its major funding nations, professionals within the field, and developing countries. The efficacy of its constitution, bureaucracy and aid, and even its fidelity to original ideals are questioned. This book presents an informed, if irreverent, insider's view. The first part of the book sets out the structure and activities of FAO. It gives a human dimension, describing the personalities that have influenced decisions and performance, the motivations of its staff, its location in Rome. The second part appraises FAO'S success in achieving its ultimate objective the alleviation of poverty. Throughout, the concern is both for a more visionary organization to help develop a sustainable income base for the rural poor in the developing world.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Food Supply and Policy
Release date:	July 2019
First published:	1992
Authors:	John Abbott
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	218
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-27569-3
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LSN:	0-367-27569-4
Barcode:	9780367275693

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