Policy response to the impact of global food crisis in Indonesia
2009
Sudaryanto Tahlim
(c) Cash transfer and food price subsidy for the poor household. To promote a much more sustainable food security system, a second green revolution approach should be exercised. To promote diversification toward higher value commodities, the government policy should be focused on: infrastructure development, support to agriculture R and D and strengthening farmers' organization.
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显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]英语. Skyrocketing food prices in the world market during 2007-2008 have raised concerns on the ability of the poor to meet sufficient food intake. However, the Indonesian government was able to stabilize domestic food prices and secure the availability of sufficient food stock. This achievement was brought about by sound government policy on food production, distribution, and social safety net program. Major policies that contributed to this achievement are: (a) Government subsidies and incentive system to promote higher food production
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