Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

Introduction Chapter 1: The Evolution of Thinking about Food Security Simon Maxwell Food Security: A Closer Look Three Paradigm Shifts Five Phases of Food Security Policy and Practice Conclusion Chapter 2: Agricultural Issues in Food Security Simon Maxwell Changing Thinking about Agriculture Food Security Issues in Agricultural Development Conclusion Chapter 3: Household Food and Livelihood Security Jeremy Swift and Kate Hamilton Characteristics of Food Insecure Environments in Dryland Africa Household Strategies for Achieving Food Security in Pastoral and Urban Areas Widening the Analysis from Food to Livelihood Security Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security Conclusion Chapter 4: Food Security and the Environment Susanna Moorehead Concepts and Definitions Theoretical Issues Policy Issues Chapter 5: Famine in Africa Stephen Devereux What is Famine? Why do Famines Happen? The Evolution of Famine in Africa Famine 'Coping Strategies' Conclusion Chapter 6: Food Marketing Bob Baulch Functions of Markets and Marketing Agricultural Marketing Enterprises The Role of the Public Sector in Food Marketing Case Study: Maize Liberalisation in Tanzania Conclusions Chapter 7: Food Aid and Trade Christopher Stevens and Jane Kennan What is it All About? Concepts and Definitions Recent Trends How May the World Policy Environment Change? Implications for Food Security in Africa Chapter 8: Food Security Information Systems Stephen Devereux Early Warning Systems Food Security Information Systems Market Information Systems Conclusion Chapter 9: Nutrition Helen Young What is Malnutrition, and Who is Affected? What Causes Malnutrition and How Has this Influenced Response? A Conceptual Framework of the Underlying Causes of Malnutrition Strategies to Address Malnutrition Challenges for the Future Chapter 10: Transfers and Safety Nets Stephen Devereux What? Why? Why Not? Who? Which? How to Evaluate? Conclusion Chapter 11: Organisational Issues in Food Security Planning Simon Maxwell A Theoretical Perspective Lessons of Experience Conclusion