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Food as a human right during disasters in Uganda

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  • Rukundo, Peter Milton
  • Iversen, Per Ole
  • Oshaug, Arne
  • Omuajuanfo, Lovise Ribe
  • Rukooko, Byaruhanga
  • Kikafunda, Joyce
  • Andreassen, Bård Anders

Abstract

Natural and human induced disasters are a threat to food security, economic progress and livelihoods in Uganda. However, we have limited knowledge regarding the putative role of the human rights dimension to the impact and management of such tragedies. In this article we assessed the present policies, legislation and institutional capabilities to ascertain whether they could assure the right to adequate food during disaster situations in Uganda.

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  • Rukundo, Peter Milton & Iversen, Per Ole & Oshaug, Arne & Omuajuanfo, Lovise Ribe & Rukooko, Byaruhanga & Kikafunda, Joyce & Andreassen, Bård Anders, 2014. "Food as a human right during disasters in Uganda," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 49(P1), pages 312-322.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:49:y:2014:i:p1:p:312-322
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2014.09.009
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