The Policy Brief series evidence for policy provides research
highlights on important development topics. No. 12 Threats and
opportunities for smallholders in rural development Rural
development and smallholders’ livelihoods are attracting renewed
attention because of concerns over climate change. But other
trends will have an even bigger effect on them in the near term:
rising food prices due to changing consumption patterns and
speculation, increasing food insecurity, and rapid economic
growth in big developing countries. In addition, biofuels
compete with other crops for land, and large-scale investors,
often foreigners, are investing in agricultural land in
developing countries. This policy brief highlights the risks and
possibilities for smallholders to harness these trends. Download
(English / PDF 741 KB) No. 11 Upholding Health for All “The
enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of
the fundamental rights of every human being.” But in 2013 we are
still far from fulfilling this sta