31 July 2009
NTS Alert (Jul 2009 – Issue 2)
Abstract
Based on the recent Group of Eight (G8) Summit held in Italy, this issue of the Alert will examine international deliberations on food security with a focus on the efforts and challenges facing the G8 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in formulating comprehensive solutions to address food security. In the section on ASEAN, we highlight ASEAN negotiations with the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and examine ASEAN?s strategic action plan on food security.
Abstract
Based on the recent Group of Eight (G8) Summit held in Italy, this issue of the Alert will examine international deliberations on food security with a focus on the efforts and challenges facing the G8 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in formulating comprehensive solutions to address food security. In the section on ASEAN, we highlight ASEAN negotiations with the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and examine ASEAN?s strategic action plan on food security.
