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Food security in the GCC: specific characteristics and solutions

Authors :
Zarema R. Kodzhakova
Source :
RUDN Journal of Economics, Vol 29, Iss 1, Pp 126-136 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, 2021.

Abstract

Food security is an issue of critical importance for GCC countries. The share of domestic agricultural production remains low, because water supplies and arable land are an extremely scarce resource in the region. These countries currently import most of what they consume and will continue to do so, since national food production is not a viable option. The study reveals the specific characteristics of the food problem of GCC countries and the ways to solve it, which can be used to ensure more optimal food imports. Special attention is paid to investment projects in the food sector of the GCC countries.

Details

ISSN :
24088986 and 23132329
Volume :
29
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
RUDN Journal of Economics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....56b9dc108cdb381cd0e55e2f8ed809f7