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Periodical article Periodical article Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue WorldCat catalogue WorldCat
Title:Changing Food Patterns in West Africa: Implications for Policy Research
Authors:Delgado, Christopher L.
Miller, Cornelia P.J.
Year:1985
Periodical:Food Policy
Volume:10
Issue:1
Period:February
Pages:63-74
Language:English
Geographic term:West Africa
Subjects:food policy
food
Economics and Trade
Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment
Development and Technology
External link:https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-9192(85)90043-0
Abstract:West African consumption of wheat and rice is growing rapidly despite technological barriers to production of these cereals in the region. Soaring imports are of particular concern in view of likely consumption trends. Maize imports are also growing rapidly, as is production in the more humid countries, to the detriment of sorghum. The latter is performing relatively better in the drier countries. Possible factors underlying consumption shifts are discussed, including price policies at variance with stated objectives. Possible policies to slow down these shifts are discussed, along with research requirements for effective diagnosis and implementation. Notes, tab.
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