A REVIEW OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND HUMAN NUTRITION ISSUES IN UGANDA

Gerald Shively () and Jing Hao

No 135134, Working papers from Purdue University, Department of Agricultural Economics

Abstract: Uganda faces a wide range of development challenges, among them regional and seasonal food insecurity and varying degrees of adult and child malnutrition. This paper provides a brief review of topics and available evidence regarding agriculture, food security and malnutrition in Uganda. It is intended to document important source material and provide an overview of topics for non-specialists or those moving into new areas of concern.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Food Security and Poverty; Health Economics and Policy; International Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28
Date: 2012-09
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.135134

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