Economía Agroalimentaria

Rice in Uganda: Supporting producers but penalizing consumers

Año: 2013
Autor(es): Monitoring African Food and Agricultural Policies (MAFAP)
Rice farmers and traders in Uganda receive higher prices thanks to existing policies. However, rice consumers also pay higher prices since they do not receive subsidies designed to offset high producer prices. MAFAP analysis suggests that increasing rice production is the key to making rice more affordable for consumers while protecting producers.
Tipo de documento: Nota de política