| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: This study evaluates whether food security is a genuine case for public stockholding
of rice in Bangladesh and whether the country should make the most of the G-33 proposal as
an eligible signatory.
Research Methodology: Using a qualitative research approach with descriptive statistics, this
study analyses Bangladesh's food security, food self-sufficiency, existing public stockholding
policy, and the potential impact of public stockholding of rice on production, market prices,
and agricultural trade of Bangladesh.
Findings: The findings show that Bangladesh is still positioned at the "serious" hunger level
and could not achieve sustainable food self-sufficiency. At various crises, Bangladesh relies
on the international market to supplement the required amount of rice, which justifies its rice
stockholding for food security. Therefore, this study finds a legitimate ground for Bangladesh
to exceed the current de minimis limit set under the AoA and use the provisions of the G-33
proposal only as an interim solution.
Practical Implications: This study outlines the legitimate ground for adopting the G-33
proposal of public stockholding for food security in Bangladesh.
Originality: This study also extends the theoretical base of the G-33 proposal for Least
Developed Countries (LDCs), which are currently non-signatory of this proposal but requires
more government support for food security in the country.
Limitations: More in-depth research is required to quantify Bangladesh's new de minimis
limit if the country wishes to adopt the G-33 proposal as an interim solution. | en_US |
