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The dairy industry in India is at a critical juncture. This policy brief Contemporary Crisis in India’s Dairy Sector explores the intricate dynamics driving the challenges faced by millions of small and marginal farmers. The paper delves into the effects of neoliberal agricultural policies, the impa …

by Walden Bello Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson won the Nobel in Economics for their book, “Why Nations Fail.” The award has become controversial and is seen as an example of how the Nobel in Economics is now awarded on ideological, not scientific, grounds. This essay I wrote for the Philippine So …

Originally published here This series features short papers by leading researchers on the gender–climate nexus. These think pieces were commissioned to inform the upcoming edition of the flagship report “Progress of the world’s women”, which will be published in 2026 and provide a comprehensive anal …

บทคัดย่อ Philippine politics has traditionally been shaped by dynastic interests and patron-client relationships. When the Marcos dictatorship was toppled in 1986, the country saw a succession of liberal democratic regimes. However, the Marcoses and Dutertes, two major dynasties, have undermined thi …

Originally published here Ahead of the World Food Forum hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), FIAN International and partners call out a bogus UN corporate accountability initiative, which simply consolidates creeping corporate control over global food governan …

As the issue of climate change and its impacts become increasingly important, in addition to the attention towards mitigation, adaptation measures are crucial for tackling climate impacts and to build resilience across sectors, region and communities. In order to discuss the major trends in climate …

Illustration: Andrea Medina for ETC Group, facebook.com/andreammedinagraphic/ For many governments and policy makers, food has come to be viewed as a commodity rather than a right. Global food governance increasingly serves corporate interests through market- and business-friendly agreements which a …

The two-day National Conference on Agriculture, Land & Forests: Perspectives On The Crisis And Policy Alternatives brought together social movements, civil society networks, researchers and academics to better understand the global and national context of the crisis facing the agriculture, land …

This report titled “Towards Democratic Food Systems In Asia: Forging A Collective Path” provides an overview of the vibrant discussions that took place during the Regional Meeting on Food Sovereignty that was held in Surin Province, Thailand, from March 24 to 30, 2023.  The meeting brought together …

Illustration: Rini Templeton, www.riniart.com What makes food safe? Within the industrial food system, “safety” is all about managing the high risks created by this model of food production. Food is produced on monoculture fields or factory farms, with uniform breeds of plants and animals that are h …