Famine: A Man-made Disaster? : a Report for the Independent Commission on International Humanitarian Issues

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Report on the causes of starvation (famine) in developing countries partic. In rural areas of Africa south of Sahara - examines development policies and environmental deterioration (desertification, deforestation, drought, climatic influence, etc.) responsible for hunger and food shortages; discusses rural urban disparity, forced migration, inadequate infrastructure; analyses the role of governments, international organizations, emergency relief and development aid; suggests alternatives for self reliance e.g. Appropriate agricultural policy.,

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Foreword by David Owen
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The famine
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Before disaster
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