Economy / Guatemala
Palm Oil A Double-Edged Sword
June 2011 | Economic AnalysisBMI 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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