AUTHOR
KVS Prasad
Articles
Globally connected: Rio+20 – what now?
September 23rd, 2012
Many people were disappointed with the outcome of the Rio+20 conference in June. Nonetheless, it was a very good opportunity for many representatives of the civil society, from practically all countries, to gather and discuss the challenges that still exist for transforming the global agricultural system into one that respects and supports family farming and … Read more
Globally connected: Is the World Bank aware of what is happening in terms of “land grabs”?
December 22nd, 2010
Just before our previous issue was distributed, the World Bank published the results of its “multi-country study on large scale agricultural land acquisition and investment”. This study responded to a “lack of reliable information”, and to “the need for good empirical evidence to inform decision makers”. What is the evidence they provide? Is this report … Read more
KVS Prasad
Globally connected: Rio+20 – what now?
September 23rd, 2012
Many people were disappointed with the outcome of the Rio+20 conference in June. Nonetheless, it was a very good opportunity for many representatives of the civil society, from practically all countries, to gather and discuss the challenges that still exist for transforming the global agricultural system into one that respects and supports family farming and … Read more
Globally connected: Is the World Bank aware of what is happening in terms of “land grabs”?
December 22nd, 2010
Just before our previous issue was distributed, the World Bank published the results of its “multi-country study on large scale agricultural land acquisition and investment”. This study responded to a “lack of reliable information”, and to “the need for good empirical evidence to inform decision makers”. What is the evidence they provide? Is this report … Read more