Freedoms of access to food : exploring the right to adequate food through the capabilities approach
Freedoms of access to food : exploring the right to adequate food through the capabilities approach
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2018
Authors
Palasuberniam, Preetha
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Abstract
The double burden of malnutrition is a major concern in terms of policy and practice. The
right to adequate food is outlined to include access to food in terms of quality and
quantity, noting personal requirements and cultural preferences. The capabilities
approach detracted from a food supply perspective, promoted by Malthusian fears and
enabled by GATT, to a focus on creating access to food. Promotion of trade liberalisation
under the Agreement on Agriculture is supported by the capabilities approach, but in
practice trade distortions and restrictions prevent the creation of a fair and equal market
and hindering local food security and food sovereignty capabilities. The agreement on
Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights motivates research and development that can
enhance capabilities and development. Careful implementation under its provisions must
be taken to not hamper biodiversity or food sovereignty. Finally, to further enhance
access to adequate food, legal measures can help to ensure trade law, policies, and
programmes are aligned with the each other.
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Second semester University: Queen's University, Belfast
Keywords
right to food,
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade,
World Trade Organisation,
agriculture,
India,
South Africa,
malnutrition