“Magic concepts” and USAID: Framing food systems reform to support the status quo 2025-01-16

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“Magic concepts” and USAID: Framing food systems reform to support the status quo - Unpacking USAID's "Journey to Self-Reliance"

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 USAID's "The Journey to Self-Reliance" policy framework, revealing an intricate balance between reinforcing neoliberal ideologies and embracing community self-reliance.

Decoding Self-Reliance...​

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