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Agricultural Transformation in Middle-Income Economies: What Future for Food Security?

08
April 2026
By Boutaina Lmasrar & Isabelle Tsakok

In this episode of the Policy Center for the New South podcast, the discussion focuses on how middle-income economies are transforming their agricultural systems and the implications for food security. The conversation examines the role of public policy, investment, innovation, and demographic change in shaping inclusive and resilient agricultural transitions. It also highlights the structural challenges these countries face amid climate pressures and economic constraints.

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