The Political Economy of Food

Harris, Jody; Anderson, Mary L.; Clément, Chantal; Nisbett, Nicholas

doi:10.19088/1968-2019.112

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“…A growing literature on this topic is emerging, including monitoring food industry corporate political activity in multiple countries 224,225 . Scholars are also paying increasing attention to the political economy of food systems, placing actors and their relations of power at the centre of analysis 115,226 . This includes emerging research on the financialization of food systems and the way new investment patterns by private equity firms and food corporations are transforming market and political relations in their favour 116,219 …”

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Ultra‐processed foods and the nutrition transition: Global, regional and national trends, food systems transformations and political economy drivers

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Understanding the drivers and dynamics of global ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is essential, given the evidence linking these foods with adverse health outcomes. In this synthesis review, we take two steps. First, we quantify per capita volumes and trends in UPF sales, and ingredients (sweeteners, fats, sodium and cosmetic additives) supplied by these foods, in countries classified by income and region. Second, we review the literature on food systems and political economy factors that likely explain the observed changes. We find evidence for a substantial expansion in the types and quantities of UPFs sold worldwide, representing a transition towards a more processed global diet but with wide variations between regions and countries. As countries grow richer, higher volumes and a wider variety of UPFs are sold. Sales are highest in Australasia, North America, Europe and Latin America but growing rapidly in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. These developments are closely linked with the industrialization of food systems, technological change and globalization, including growth in the market and political activities of transnational food corporations and inadequate policies to protect nutrition in these new contexts. The scale of dietary change underway, especially in highly populated middle-income countries, raises serious concern for global health.

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Ultra‐processed foods and the nutrition transition: Global, regional and national trends, food systems transformations and political economy drivers

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“…Power has been defined in multiple ways in the context of agri-food [systems (Harris et al, 2019) but in the context of inequities between groups a political economy definition is helpful. One such definition is of power being:…”

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Food Security and Nutrition Inequities in the Context of Agricultural Commercialisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Literature Review

Gordon¹

2022

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Many sub-Saharan African countries are choosing to prioritise market-oriented agricultural production as a central component of their agricultural and economic development strategies. An increasing focus on inequity in international development research has in part been driven by the observation of persistent and worsening marginalisation of particular groups. In some cases this has been linked to agricultural commercialisation processes (i.e. farmers becoming increasingly market-oriented) and unequal food security and nutrition outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. This narrative literature review addresses the question: what are the different forms and processes of inequity seen to influence unequal food security and nutrition outcomes in the context of agricultural commercialisation in sub-Saharan Africa? The review findings point to a rich and diverse set of literature exploring various dimensions of inequity in relation to agricultural commercialisation, food security and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. To facilitate exploration of these dimensions, and drawing on other recent equity literature framings, inequities are conceptualised and examined at three intersecting levels: (1) unequal food security and nutrition outcomes based on social position, (2) underlying material circumstances, and (3) basic structural causes. The review provides a first step to advancing theoretical understandings around these three intersecting areas and suggests further research is needed to explore and define inequities and further develop the conceptual framework. This is considered a critical priority to mitigate against and reverse existing food security and nutrition inequities that might in part be attributed to agricultural commercialisation processes.

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“…Multi trillion dollar BRI can be described as the biggest cooperation platform of the 21 st century. The Chinese government has underlined four main principal aims of BRI (i) to bring prosperity to under developed parts of China, particularly in west of China (ii) increased connectivity and economic development through the movement of goods, services, information and people to people interaction and cultural exchanges (iii) greater integration between China and its neighbors; and (iv) energy security through diversification of import sources [25] . BRI's philosophical underpinnings are best illustrated by a Chinese proverb "A river is formed when streams come together".…”

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Changing Geo-Political Dynamics Of China-Pakistan Relations

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Khalid²

2022

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In the 1940’s , China emerged as a new country on the world map. Pakistan was founded two years earlier than China. The geopolitical dynamics brought the two countries together ever since. While facing their own internal or external challenges, the two sides developed a close partnership in culture, society, and ideology, setting up a unique example of mutual understanding and cooperation. This article gives a detailed discussion and analysis on the relations of the two countries from a geopolitical perspective from 1950s to 2020s, a span of 70 years. The article starts with the diplomatic relations between the two sides in the 1950s, when the first generation leaders developed the diplomatic ties in a positive way. The friendship moved forward with frequent official visits, the building of the Karakorum Highway, the secret channel Pakistan played for China to establish diplomatic ties with US, mutual support on international issues. In the 21st century, the two sides enhanced their relations to all weather strategic relations under the background of BRI and CPEC. The article draws the conclusion that China's elevation and economic preeminence is shaping a new, prosperous and vibrant region. South Asia’s demographic and huge economic potential are promising. The two countries can join hands together to make this dream of a prosperous, secure and peaceful region by aligning with those who wish to win the race, leaving losers behind.

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The Political Economy of Food

Cited by 11 publications

References 74 publications

Ultra‐processed foods and the nutrition transition: Global, regional and national trends, food systems transformations and political economy drivers

Ultra‐processed foods and the nutrition transition: Global, regional and national trends, food systems transformations and political economy drivers

Food Security and Nutrition Inequities in the Context of Agricultural Commercialisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Literature Review

Changing Geo-Political Dynamics Of China-Pakistan Relations

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