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Latest from Brussels

CAP not the Major Barrier for Smallholder Development in Africa – Matthews

September 21, 2020 ARC

The detrimental impact of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in developing countries has long been scrutinized by activists, political groups and developmental organizations. But professor Alan Matthews warns in this interview the CAP is no longer the main culprit when it comes to smallholder underdevelopment in Africa. […]

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CAP & the Global South: National Strategic Plans – a Step Backwards?

July 19, 2020 Hans Wetzels

Slowly the CAP has become less focused on only promoting exports and more on sustainable development. But that progress might be undone once member states start formulating their own agricultural policy objectives. Hans Wetzels explains. […]

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African farmers slam UK corporate ‘aid’ backhanders

June 7, 2013 Peter Crosskey

Agribusiness involvement in false use of development aid highlighted in Brussels […]

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What impact for the CAP in the world?

June 28, 2012 ARC

Radio interview from last week’s event in Brussels: 3 farmers. 3 continents. 3 perspectives. […]

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Hopes for food sovereignty under threat

February 28, 2012 Peter Crosskey

Farmers in West Africa raise thier concerns about the impact of industrial farming on local practices […]

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