Food as a human right during disasters in Uganda

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

Food Policy, 2014, vol. 49, issue P1, 312-322

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.

Keywords: Right to adequate food; Uganda; Disaster management; Capabilities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2014.09.009

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