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Self-reliance in Kiribati: contrasting views of agricultural and fisheries production
Geographical journal • 168 (2) • Published In 2002 • Pages: 163-177
By: Thomas, Frank R..
Abstract
Drawing upon interviews with thirty-five households and with local officials, as well as upon statistics on local trade and health, this document identifies two major effects of Kiribati peoples’ growing reliance on foreign aid and remittances from migrant workers. One is the increasing substitution of nutritionally rich staples, including cultivars such as taro, yams, coconut, pandanus and breadfruit (all export crops), with nutritionally inferior imports. The author relates this shift to increased incidences of diabetes, obesity, gout, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. Another issue discussed is environmental degradation, as reflected in species loss and deforestation. The author recommends a strengthening of traditional farming and fishing practices to foster both environmental sustainability and a balanced diet.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2018
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2016
- Field Date
- 2001
- Coverage Date
- 1979-2001
- Coverage Place
- South Tarawa, Northern Kiribati Islands, Republic of Kiribati
- Notes
- Frank R Thomas
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-177)
- LCCN
- 28017564
- LCSH
- Kiribati