Publication archives

Sep 27, 2013

Agroecosystem study implies genetic modification neither helpful nor necessary for yield gains and sustainability

by
Dr. M. Jahi Chappell
Wow. This seems likely to cause a long-term stir, and I’m quite sure vociferous critiques from many quarters (though likely mostly from the usual suspects).
Sep 20, 2013

New UN report calls for transformation in agriculture

by
Ben Lilliston
Transformative changes are needed in our food, agriculture and trade systems in order to increase diversity on farms, reduce our use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. That’s the conclusion of a remarkable new publication from the U.N.
Sep 19, 2013

From Dumping to Volatility: The Lessons of Trade Liberalization for Agriculture

This piece is an IATP commentary originally published in the UNCTAD Trade and Environment Review 2013.
Sep 19, 2013

Kenya’s challenge: How best to manage its new-found water wealth?

by
Shiney Varghese
In the midst of worrisome news about droughts, desertification, unreliable monsoons and growing concerns around water security around the world, the announcement by the UNESCO and Kenyan officials at the recent International Water Security Conference in
Sep 12, 2013

Food and National Security: The Shuanghui-Smithfield Merger Revisited

by
Shefali Sharma
Last week, the U.S. treasury approved the largest takeover by an international firm of a U.S. food company. It paved the way for China’s largest pork processor, Shuanghui, to merge with Smithfield, the U.S.’s largest pork processor.
Sep 10, 2013

Agriculture on the Road to Bali

by
Sophia Murphy
There are several proposals on the WTO’s agricultural negotiations table, but the dominant discussion ahead of December’s Bali Ministerial Conference is the November 2012 proposal put forward by 46 countries under the auspices of the G-33.
Sep 9, 2013

IATP's board of directors welcomes Firoze Manji and Dr. Daniel De La Torre Ugarte

by
Corinne Rafferty
IATP is proud to announce the election of two new members to its board of directors, Firoze Manji and Daniel De La Torre Ugarte.
Sep 6, 2013

Are you anti-globalist?: A question for the G-20 Summit

by
Dr. Steve Suppan
This question was posed to me after I was detained for questioning at passport control in St. Petersburg, Russia airport. The Group of 20 Leaders’ meeting will take place here on September 5–6. I had arrived for the G-20 Counter Summit organized by the Post-Globalization Initiative, whose name was stamped on my visa as the inviting organization.