Advocacy on the right to food based on the analysis of government budgets

Blyberg, A. ;Mischler, F.;Medina Rey, J.M.  ;de Febrer, M.T.;Agricultural Development Economics Division

Advocacy on the right to food based on the analysis of government budgets

Right to Food Handbooks 8

Year of publication 2014

Pages 34 p.

Author Blyberg, A. ;Mischler, F.;Medina Rey, J.M. ;de Febrer, M.T.;Agricultural Development Economics Division

Publisher FAO ;

Category Other document

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Synopsis (short abstract) Right to Food Handbooks 8. This handbook provides information on some of the aspects in which the public budget plays an important role for the realization of the right to food. It also addresses the implementation of advocacy actions based on an analysis of government budgets. The content of this handbook is based on the FAO’s guide "Budget Work to Advance the Right to Food". The budget is a concrete and objective way to measure a government´s commitment with the realization of the right to f ood. Its analysis can thus be a very useful tool for civil society organizations, legislators and human rights commissions involved in the realization of the right to food.

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