Food security research in Southern Africa: policy implications.
1992
Wyckoff J.B. | Rukuni M. (eds.)
The conference examines the implications of the food security research within the region on related policy. It examines the role of the University of Zimbabwe in contributing to the success of Economic Structural Adjustment Programmes in the region and the policy environment for food and agriculture under the market liberalisation occurring in many countries of the region." The impact of changing grain and inputs market policies on private and public sector participation - implications for household food security and economic development," analysed the impact of grain market reforms in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The shifting from government dominated grain marketing to systems permitting the participation of private sector entities emerging throughout the region. Differential impacts on pricing, movement, storage and market access have been observed in the region. Governments' role in price determination, stock management and import - export of grains and farm inputs and impact on food security have also been discussed. " Food entitlement - policy alternatives to improve households' access to adequate food and income growth is examined in light of experience in Malawi and Zimbabwe. " Policy issues related to crop mix, technology and food security," examines the impact of cash cropping on household food security. A discussion of the role of livestock, as insurance or as a source of income to provide for household food security, brought another added dimension into consideration. A look at both the future of Food Security Research in Southern Africa wrapped up the discussions of the the conference.
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