Food prices are going up. Prices of rice, corn, and wheat have all reached record highs. This is a big threat to poor people in developing countries, but it may also be an opportunity. There is a need for urgent global action. This briefing provides a wide range of recommendations for developed and developing nations to help ensure that the poorest consumers are protected from high and volatile food prices.

Authors

Barry, Amy

Publication date

29 Apr 2008

Publisher

Oxfam International

Type

Policy paper

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