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National agrifood systems and COVID-19 in Timor-Leste

Effects, policy responses, and long-term implications

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Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 13 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Category Brochure

ISBN 978-92-5-133403-4

Edition 1

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1341en

Synopsis (short abstract) This report describes: (i) policy measures enacted by the Government of Timor-Leste to contain the spread of the virus; (ii) policies and measures to stabilize the functioning of agri-food systems; (iii) potential effects of policies on agri-food systems and vulnerable groups. Finally, the profile also assesses longer-term options for agri-food system policies and investments in Timor-Leste so as to make them more resilient.

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​ ​FAO. 2020. National agrifood systems and COVID-19 in Timor-Leste. Effects, policy responses, and long-term implications. Rome. 

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1341en

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