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Tom Harkin: The focus of title III is on structural, policy reforms and activities that directly affect or improve food production…

On the recordAugust 1, 1996
The focus of title III is on structural, policy reforms and activities that directly affect or improve food production and consumption, including nutrition. Helping the poorest, most food-deficient countries address these issues will help them see their way to food security. Reforms achieved through title III are an important tool in a longer term strategy for poorer developing countries.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the importance of title III program for food security in developing countries.

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