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Palm Oil A Double-Edged Sword

June 2011 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Amid rising energy prices and a growing global demand for 'green' alternatives to fossil fuels, palm oil represents an increasingly attractive opportunity for low-income tropical countries like Guatemala. However, the industry has been accused of exacerbating food insecurity and failing to deliver meaningful development.

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