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The world water development report
Chapter two - How the world is fed
The world food system: sustained improvement in food availability
The main sources of food supply
The prominent role of cereals and oil crops
Sources of growth in crop production
Fisheries and the growing importance of aquaculture
Developing countries are increasing their imports
Chapter three - The use of water in agriculture
Food production: the dominant role of rainfed agriculture
Role of irrigation in food production
Future investments in irrigation
Future water withdrawals for irrigation
The special role of groundwater
Chapter four - Ensuring access to food for all
The markets fail to provide food for all
The undernourished: where, who, and why?
The role of irrigation in alleviating poverty and improving food security
Managing agricultural risk for sustainable livelihoods
Irrigation contributes to creating off-farm employment
The contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to food security
Chapter five - Trends in irrigation-water management
Adapting institutional arrangements
Increasing private investment in irrigation
Reforming irrigation: modernization and empowerment
Equity in the roles of men and women in irrigation
Improving water-use productivity in agriculture
Chapter six - Agricultural water use, environment and health
Annex one - The right to adequate food and the right to water
The legal basis of the right to adequate food and the right to water