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Food security and sustainable development: West Africa case study

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  • Iuliia Zolotareva
  • Francesco Zecca

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The authors examine food security and sustainable development in West Africa. The research exploits the Food and Agriculture Organization?s (FAO) definition of food security which suggests four dimensions: availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability. A consolidated food security index is constructed using Principal Compo- nent Analysis (PCA) based on publicly available country-level data from 2001 to 2022. The findings show significant variability in food security across the region, with notable challenges in stability pillar. The authors underscore the importance of en- hancing regional cooperation, improving political stability, and targeting policies to improve food security and guarantee sustainable development.

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  • Iuliia Zolotareva & Francesco Zecca, 2024. "Food security and sustainable development: West Africa case study," RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA', FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 0(1), pages 123-139.
    • Handle: RePEc:fan:rissri:v:html10.3280/riss2024-001008
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