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What drives urban food policy: Lessons learned from five case studies

Cities are emerging as major players in forging equitable, resilient and sustainable food systems. Increasingly, city governments around the globe are using their powers to address pressing foodrelated problems, such as food and nutrition insecurity and obesity. Moreover, through integrated, cross-departmental action, they are using food to help resolve wider issues, including environmental challenges, health and social inequalities, poverty, poor infrastructure, and a sluggish economy.

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Organization: Ipes Food
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Year: 2016
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Type: Miscellanea
Content language: English
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