reforms taken by the respective government to ensure food security in venezuela
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In its commitment to food sovereignty, the Venezuelan government has taken unprecedented steps to bolster its agricultural sector, as evidenced by an increase of 5,783 percent in agricultural financing from 1998 to 2007.20 This investment in agriculture is driving Venezuela's ability to feed itself through its own food production. With continued progress over recent years, Venezuela's food production capacity is currently at 21 million tons, which represents a 24 percent overall increase from 1998.21 When these figures are analyzed in terms of specific food products, it is clear that the foods of greatest importance to the Venezuelan diet have achieved significantly higher increases in production.
Christina Schiavoni is co-director of an NGO based in New York City, where she specializes in food and agriculture issues. William Camacaro, originally from Venezuela, is co-founder of the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle of New York and is an artist, radio host, and activist in New York City. Additional work of the authors, including materials to supplement this essay, is available at the Revolución Alimentaria blog. Also of Interest: streaming audio interview with Christina Schiavoni and William Camacaro courtesy of Against The Grain. Trouble with the streaming audio? Download the .mp3 for offline listening: Schiavoni-Camacaro Venezuelan Food & Agriculture interview
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