POSSIBILITIES OF DEVELOPING A SINGLE FOOD MARKET IN THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL ASIA

G. Sultanova; Kh. Karimova

doi:10.31435/rsglobal_ijite/30092019/6663

G. Sultanova PhD Candidate of Economics, Senior Teacher of the Department of International Economics of University of World Economy and Diplomacy
Kh. Karimova PhD student of the Department of International Economics of University of World Economy and Diplomacy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31435/rsglobal_ijite/30092019/6663

Keywords: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, food security, food safety, trade, a single food market, green corridors, economic corridors

Abstract

Central Asia experienced major socio-economic shocks during the 1990s, which has increased food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty. In response, Central Asia has adopted food self-sufficiency policies. This paper argues that regional and international trade can improve food security if implemented properly. However, a new constraint on food trade has arisen — food safety. Using food commodity data and analysis from Trade Map, this paper analyzes Central Asia’s intra-region food security policies. Evidence shows that food safety practices will affect internal food trade in Central Asia. Finally, a framework for creating a single food market is proposed.

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