Associations between hurricane exposure, food insecurity, and microfinance; a cross-sectional study in Haiti

Kianersi, Sina; Jules, Reginal; Zhang, Yijia; Luetke, Maya; Rosenberg, Molly

doi:10.1016/j.worlddev.2021.105530

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“…This contrast is possibly due to the massive and disastrous nature of the 2010 landslide disaster that gathered both national and international disaster response in terms of emergency interventions in areas of water, sanitation, hygiene, health promotion and relief food assistance among the landslide victims [29,45,46], hence the reduced food insecurity and higher dietary diversity. Consistent with our current findings, a recent study in Haiti found more food insecurity and poor dietary diversity among participants who were severely impacted by a hurricane compared to the less severely impacted participants [47]. In our setting, the relatively higher food insecurity and low levels of dietary diversity might be attributed to the long-term effects of landslide disasters and related shocks that led to prolonged deprivation of livelihoods and the means to secure an adequate and a diverse dietary among the affected households [3,48].…”

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Food insecurity, dietary diversity and the right to adequate food among households in landslide-prone communities in Eastern Uganda: A cohort study

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We assessed food insecurity, dietary diversity and the right to adequate food among households in communities in Eastern Uganda that were affected by major landslides in 2010 and 2018. A prospective cohort study was applied to select 422 households during May-August (the food-plenty season) of 2019. In January-March (the food-poor season) of 2020, 388 households were re-assessed. Socio-demographic, food security, dietary diversity and right to adequate food data were collected using structured questionnaires. Four focus groups discussions and key informant interviews with 10 purposively sampled duty-bearers explored issues of food insecurity, dietary and the right to adequate food. The affected households had significantly higher mean (SE) food insecurity scores than controls, both during the food plenty season: 15.3 (0.5) vs. 10.8 (0.5), and during food-poor season: 15.9 (0.4) vs. 12.5 (0.0). The affected households had significantly lower mean (SE) dietary diversity scores than controls during the food plenty season: 5.4 (0.2) vs. 7.5 (0.2) and during the food poor season: 5.2 (0.2) vs. 7.3 (0.1). Multivariate analyses showed that the disaster event, education and main source of livelihood, were significantly associated with household food security and dietary diversity during the food-plenty season whereas during the food-poor season, the disaster event and education were associated with household food security and dietary diversity. During both food seasons, the majority of affected and control households reported to have consumed unsafe food. Cash-handout was the most preferred for ensuring the right to adequate food. Comprehension and awareness of human rights principles and state obligations were low. The severity of food-insecurity and dietary diversity differed significantly between the affected and control households during both food seasons. Moreover, the right to adequate food of landslide victims faced challenges to its realization. There is need for policy and planning frameworks that cater for seasonal variations, disaster effects and right to adequate food in order to reduce landslide victims’ vulnerability to food insecurity and poor dietary diversity. In the long-term, education and income diversification program interventions need to be integrated into disaster recovery programs since they are central in enhancing the resilience of rural livelihoods to shocks and stressors on the food system.

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Food insecurity, dietary diversity and the right to adequate food among households in landslide-prone communities in Eastern Uganda: A cohort study

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“…This study is in accordance with the data at 80% to 90% of national beef cattle farming businesses come from smallholder farmers in rural areas [48], [49]. Therefore, the financial support provided by MFIs to farmers in rural areas will strengthen the backbone of the economy so that it can reduce the poverty levels, and [50] that microfinance help to improve long-term food security. However, the limited sources of MFI funds require support from third-party in the form of capital sources and grants from the government.…”

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Strategy in Developing Microfinance Institution to Support Beef Cattle Farming Business in Rural Areas

Asnawi¹,

Amrawaty²,

Nirwana³

2023

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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Microfinance Institution (MFIs) as informal financing institution has a big role in supporting the farmers' access to finance. This research was conducted to analyze the strategy for developing MFIs to support beef cattle farming. The instrument employed was a questionnaire delivered through a google form. In addition to questionnaires, interviews were also performed directly with key informants. Furthermore, FGDs and online seminars were conducted to formulate strategies for developing MFIs which were attended by stakeholders, including relevant government agencies, the Head of the Agricultural Extension Center, the Head and members of Gapoktan, extension workers, farmers, and academics representations. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a SWOT matrix. QSPM analysis was also performed to analyze the priority strategy. The results revealed that MFI's have several strengths and weaknesses both from internal and external sources, particularly the opportunities and threats. The strategy formulated becomes a priority, which is to improve the role and position of MFIs in alleviating poverty and as informal financing institutions. The MFI's position is strong because it is easily accessible, has simple procedures, does not require collateral, and is located in a rural area. The strategy that should be applied is increasing the role of members with psychological and demographic relationships and the spirit of mutual cooperation still owned by rural communities. The sustainability of MFIs can support the development of beef cattle farming and help grow rural economies.

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“…Theoretical model for this study describing the ability of poor women borrowers of microfinance to emerge from poverty. before women can be expected to use their loan efficiently for business development (Kianersi et al, 2021).…”

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The low odds of poor women with small business loans emerging from poverty: Critical social policy implications for Pakistan

Rizvi Jafree,

Ahsan,

Mustafa

2023

Poverty & Public Policy

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The government of Pakistan has been relying on the microfinance industry to reduce poverty among poor women in Pakistan. Using a theoretical framework that argues for limiting the abilities and capacity of existing microfinance services, we empirically investigate the odds of poor women remaining in poverty despite microfinance loan provision. We collected data from four provinces in Pakistan and analyzed it using multivariate logistic regression. Three‐fourths of the 442 women respondents live below poverty lines and are unable to emerge from poverty due to factors such as: housing instability, food insecurity, lack of savings, insufficient loan size and high installment rates, lack of gender solidarity through group borrowing, and threats of domestic violence. Lack of health insurance and critical health problems such as infectious diseases, having suffered an injury, chronic ailments, and mental health challenges are also preventing poverty emergence. We conclude by recommending key social policy development agendas that need to be introduced by the state, in partnership with the microfinance sector, to support women borrowers and help them emerge from poverty.

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Associations between hurricane exposure, food insecurity, and microfinance; a cross-sectional study in Haiti

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Food insecurity, dietary diversity and the right to adequate food among households in landslide-prone communities in Eastern Uganda: A cohort study

Food insecurity, dietary diversity and the right to adequate food among households in landslide-prone communities in Eastern Uganda: A cohort study

Strategy in Developing Microfinance Institution to Support Beef Cattle Farming Business in Rural Areas

The low odds of poor women with small business loans emerging from poverty: Critical social policy implications for Pakistan

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