Addressing Hunger Through the Lens of the Informal Economy in Developing Countries

Saada Reuveni
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Saada Reuveni: Researcher in economics and business in developing countries

Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2025, vol. 77, issue 1, 195-222

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between informal economies and food security in developing countries, focusing on how informal markets and smallholder farmers contribute to food accessibility while also facing systemic vulnerabilities. A cross-sectional quantitative design was applied to a dataset of 23 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, assessing correlations between informal employment and the Global Food Security Index (GFSI). Complementary case studies from diverse regions illustrate real-world challenges and adaptive strategies within informal food systems. Statistical analysis revealed a significant negative association between high levels of informal employment and lower GFSI scores, with R² = 0.45 and a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.67 (p

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v77i1.13251

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