5 TIPS TO FOOD SECURITY INTERVENTIONS
There is need to adopt Several food security interventions, in order to address food insecurity in a holistic manner.
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Vulnerability and Food Security Relationships
The FBS does not provide a complete picture on the food situation and so government turns to other sources of data. Now we shall introduce you to the concept of vulnerability and food security.
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Development Studies, Food Security
Gender and Food Security
Gender is a very important element in analysis if one takes into account its role. In this post we discuss the importance of taking gender into account when designing and implementing food security interventions. We also explain that addressing gender based constraints to attainment of food security will make women contribute effectively to both household
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Development Studies, Food Security
The Food Balance Sheet (FBS) Explained
The food balance sheet is basically a ‘mathematical spread sheet’ presentation of aggregate food requirements netted against available food stocks with the resultant balance either being a surplus or a deficit. It is used by countries world-wide and was developed by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The food balance sheet is time bound, for
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Development Studies, Food Security
The Food Security Information in 3 Terms
Data Collection and Dissemination The Central Statistical Office and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives play a critical role in the collection, processing and dissemination of early warning information for food security, Methods for Collection of Food Security information Food security information is mostly generated from primary sources through field surveys. Surveys are carried using
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Business, Development Studies, Food Security
Effects of HIV/AIDS on Food Security
Welcome to our special post on the effects of HIV/AIDS on food security. While these two topics may seem distinct, they are intricately linked.
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Development Studies, Food Security