Food Security

Focus Area

Research Area

Food security is critical for economic stability, public health, and sustainable development. Our research explores agricultural productivity, food systems resilience, and policy interventions to ensure food availability, accessibility, and affordability. We examine the impact of climate change, trade policies, and technological innovations on global and regional food security.

policy brief
October 13, 2021•Dr. Phemelo Tamasiga
A pandemic preparedness toolkit for the African governments and relevant institutions. Public Policy in Africa Initiative
This document emphasizes the need for a pandemic preparedness toolkit in Africa, addressing the continent’s inconsistent COVID-19 response. It highlights the opportunity to learn from the pandemic’s challenges and develop tools to support governments in crisis management. The proposed toolkit aims to provide evidence-based decision-making resources, communication strategies, and actionable insights to help African governments and institutions effectively navigate future pandemics.
- Food Security
policy brief
June 28, 2021•Dr. Phemelo Tamasiga
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education, livelihoods and food security status: Policy implications for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Public Policy in Africa Initiative
This policy paper addresses the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare, education, food security, and livelihoods. It highlights vulnerabilities like fragile health systems, low testing budgets, and misinformation, which have fueled distrust. The paper calls for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to enhance communication, strengthen supply chains, support agriculture, and reduce infection rates. Recommendations focus on trade, market access, tourism, education, and healthcare measures to mitigate the pandemic’s effects and build resilience in SSA.
- Food Security

Food Security

A pandemic preparedness toolkit for the African governments and relevant institutions. Public Policy in Africa Initiative

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education, livelihoods and food security status: Policy implications for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Public Policy in Africa Initiative

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Food Security

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Member Publications

Food Security