Determinants of change and household responses to food insecurity: Empirical evidence from Nigeria

Abstract

Journal articleIFPRI3; NSSPDSGDP

Prevalence and correlates of food insecurity in rural Nigeria: A panel analysis

“…Overall, the incidence of food insecurity increased from 36.9% in the first panel to 53.5% in the second panel suggesting a movement of rural households into food insecurity in the second panel. This movement into food insecurity may be as a result of limited economic and physical capacities as well as environmental and economic shocks (Edeh & Brempong, 2015) and agrees with the findings of Ribar and Hamrick (2003) that rural households move into and out of a state of food insecurity and malnutrition. In addition, there was a persistent increase in the prices of food items between 2014 and 2017 across Nigeria, which reduced the economic access of the Nigerian households to food items (fao, 2019).…”

The story of grain self‐sufficiency: China's food security and food for thought

“…Diverse aspects, such as the education, gender and age of the household head, household size and dependency ratio, urbanisation, agricultural inputs, water, land, off‐farm income sources and climatic conditions, have been taken into account in the investigation of determinants of food security (Edeh & Kwabena, 2014; Godfray et al, 2010; Lal, 2004; Liu, Hou, et al, 2021; Liu, Xu, et al, 2021; Lobell et al, 2008; Noromiarilanto et al, 2016).…”

Relating Seasonal Hunger and Prevention and Coping Strategies: A Panel Analysis of Malawian Farm Households

“…The Malawi Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) has contributed to increased maize yields by providing coupon-vouchers for fertiliser and improved seed (Arndt, Pauw, & Thurlow, 2016), although the programme has been criticised for not reaching targeted poor and vulnerable households (Chibwana, Fisher, Jumbe, Masters, & Shively, 2010). Resilient and improved crop varieties can also increase average yields from crops, making a greater store of food available to stretch into the lean season (Edeh & Gyimah-Brempong, 2015). …”

“…Households may eat less preferable or lower quality foods during the hungry season or rely on collected wild foods to fill caloric gaps (D’Souza & Jolliffe, 2012; Daie & Woldtsadik, 2015; Edeh & Gyimah-Brempong, 2015; Hadley & Patil, 2008; Maxwell, 1996; Mayanja et al, 2015). In extreme cases, household members may skip meals or eat smaller portion sizes, or reduce household size through early marriage or sending members to live with relatives or friends (Edeh & Gyimah-Brempong, 2015; Hadley & Patil, 2008; Khandker et al, 2012; Maxwell, 1996; Mayanja et al, 2015; Rademacher-Schulz et al, 2014). Households have been observed to sell assets – including livestock – in order to purchase food (Heltberg,  Hossain, Reva, & Turk, 2013; Mayanja et al, 2015; Rademacher-Schulz et al, 2014; Rosenzweig & Wolpin, 1993; Zug, 2006).…”

“…Households have been observed to sell assets – including livestock – in order to purchase food (Heltberg,  Hossain, Reva, & Turk, 2013; Mayanja et al, 2015; Rademacher-Schulz et al, 2014; Rosenzweig & Wolpin, 1993; Zug, 2006). Additionally, seasonally hungry households may borrow food or money to purchase food from either relatives or friends (Edeh & Gyimah-Brempong, 2015; Hadley & Patil, 2008; Maxwell, 1996; Mayanja et al, 2015; Morris et al, 2013; Zug, 2006). …”