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IFAD Research Series 81: Food and water systems in semi-arid regions – case study: Egypt

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  • Terwisscha van Scheltinga, Catharien
  • de Miguel Garcia, Angel
  • Wilbers, Gert-Jan
  • Wolters, Wouter
  • Heesmans, Hanneke
  • Dankers, Rutger
  • Smit, Robert
  • Smaling, Eric

Abstract

Water is a major driver of food systems in arid and semi-arid countries. This paper explores the role of water in Egypt’s food system and the dilemma the country faces: raise food self-sufficiency by allocating freshwater resources from the Nile to food production, or rely on food imports from water-abundant regions worldwide. Using a food system analysis approach, the main drivers and outcomes in Egypt’s food system are described, followed by two examples of food system trade-offs where water plays an important role: wheat and chicken. The paper concludes with a reflection on the role of water in the food system and gives suggestions on how the role of water in the food system can be addressed systematically.

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  • Terwisscha van Scheltinga, Catharien & de Miguel Garcia, Angel & Wilbers, Gert-Jan & Wolters, Wouter & Heesmans, Hanneke & Dankers, Rutger & Smit, Robert & Smaling, Eric, 2022. "IFAD Research Series 81: Food and water systems in semi-arid regions – case study: Egypt," IFAD Research Series 322002, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:unadrs:322002
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.322002
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