This paper studies trends in rice, wheat, and edible oil production, analyzing total factor productivity to identify possible sources of growth that can help narrow the gap between the low production and high demand of these commodities.

In this issue: Demographic Dividends Revisited, Princelings and Paupers? State Employment and the Distribution of Human Capital Investments Among Households in Viet Nam, Foreign Firms and Indigenous Technology Development in the People’s Republic of China, Dynamics of Household Assets and Income Shocks in the Long-run Process of Economic Development: The Case of Rural Pakistan, Inequality of Human Opportunities in Developing Asia, Political Connection and Firm Value.

This paper examines how India’s Public Distribution System and Mid Day Meal Scheme have contributed to the welfare of poor households.

This paper discusses the transformation of rice value chains in Bangladesh and India, its effects on small-scale farmers, midstream actors, workers, and consumers. It also notes the contributions of the private sector and the government in this transformation.