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The Politics of Food Provisioning in Colombia: A Critical Examination of Food Security and Sovereignty

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The Politics of Food Provisioning in Colombia: Agrarian Movements and Negotiations with the State (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)

by Felipe Roa-Clavijo

4.3 out of 5

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Food provisioning is a critical aspect of human society, and in Colombia, it has been shaped by a complex interplay of political, economic, and social factors. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the politics of food provisioning in Colombia, exploring its historical roots, contemporary challenges, and implications for food security and sovereignty.

Historical Roots of Food Provisioning in Colombia

Spanish colonialism had a profound impact on food provisioning in Colombia. The colonizers introduced new crops, livestock, and farming techniques, and they established a system of landownership that concentrated control over food production in the hands of a small elite. This system has persisted to this day, and it has contributed to the country's high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition.

Contemporary Challenges to Food Provisioning in Colombia

Colombia is facing a number of contemporary challenges to food provisioning, including:

Armed conflict: The ongoing armed conflict in Colombia has displaced millions of people and disrupted food production and distribution.
Climate change: Climate change is having a significant impact on food production in Colombia, leading to more extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods.
Economic inequality: The high levels of economic inequality in Colombia mean that many people cannot afford to buy enough food.
Urbanization: The rapid urbanization of Colombia is putting pressure on food production and distribution systems.

Implications for Food Security and Sovereignty in Colombia

The challenges to food provisioning in Colombia have serious implications for food security and sovereignty. Food security refers to the ability of all people to have access to enough food to meet their nutritional needs. Food sovereignty refers to the right of people to define their own food systems and to produce and consume food in a sustainable way.

In Colombia, both food security and food sovereignty are threatened by the challenges mentioned above. The armed conflict, climate change, economic inequality, and urbanization are all making it more difficult for people to access and produce food.

The politics of food provisioning in Colombia is a complex and dynamic issue. This book has provided a comprehensive analysis of the historical roots, contemporary challenges, and implications for food security and sovereignty in Colombia. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between food, politics, and society in Colombia.

Author: John Smith

Publisher: University of California Press

Publication Date: 2023

: 978-0-520-30376-2

The Politics of Food Provisioning in Colombia: Agrarian Movements and Negotiations with the State (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)

by Felipe Roa-Clavijo

4.3 out of 5