A Small Country Food Security: Ensuring that Everyone is Properly Fed in a Small Nation

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Language

English

Genre

Science

Published

May 12, 2025

Synopsis

In "A Small Country Food Security," Carlos Alberto Itza unravels the complex paradox of a small, resource-rich nation struggling to feed itself. The book exposes how insidious external pressures push such nations towards becoming mere suppliers of cheap raw materials for powerful global economies, creating a "Raw Material Trap." This dependence erodes local food sovereignty, leaving the nation vulnerable to volatile global markets and the whims of distant industries, ultimately hindering its ability to achieve genuine food security despite its natural abundance.

About the Author

Carlos Alberto Itza

Carlos Alberto Itza is a distinguished agronomist and Project Development Consultant with extensive experience in regional and international agricultural projects. He has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as FAO, EU, IDB, World Bank, UNDP, GEF, and GIZ, excelling in roles like Director of Projects, Project Manager, Coordinator, and Technical Advisor. His work has significantly advanced value chains, climate-smart agriculture, and the development of producer organizations, cooperatives, and small business enterprises, making him uniquely qualified to address the complexities of food systems in small nations.