Abstract:
The aim of this presentation would be to survey how developing states have been incorporated into an international food order in a disadvantageous position. This process began in colonial times with the dominance of the colonial powers. The presentation will go on to examine the broad character of the modern food order demonstrating many continuities with colonial times. It will be shown that much of the power over the international food trade still lies outside the developing world, with agrarian developing countries finding that agribusinesses such as Cargill, Monsanto and Nestle are able to exert considerable power over international food markets.
Date: 16 November 2015 (Monday)
Time: 10.00-12.00 hrs.
Room: S101 SERD Building