food systems

  1. Introduction to Food Systems

    'Introduction to Food Systems' quiz

    Welcome to the Food Systems Quiz! This 50-question assessment is designed to evaluate your understanding of the complex dynamics that shape global and local food systems. By exploring drivers (e.g., economic, environmental, and social factors), interactions (e.g., production, distribution...
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    Transforming Food Systems: A Holistic Approach to Sustainability and Equity

    The global food system faces a paradoxical crisis: over 800 million people suffer from chronic hunger, while over 2 billion experience malnutrition linked to obesity or micronutrient deficiencies. Climate change, resource depletion, and shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic have magnified these...
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    “Magic concepts” and USAID: Framing food systems reform to support the status quo 2025-01-16

    In recent years, the term "self-reliance" has gained traction in international development discourse, yet its interpretation varies widely among stakeholders. In a comprehensive study, researchers Lia R. Kelinsky-Jones, Kim L. Niewolny, and Max O. Stephenson Jr. from Virginia Tech dissect...
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