Rethinking Food Security Policy in Developing Economies
Keywords:
Food Security; Governance; Developing Economies; Political Economy; Institutions; Nutrition; Climate Change; Marine Food Systems; South Asia; Sustainable DevelopmentSynopsis
Food security remains one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century, shaped by the complex interactions of agricultural productivity, climate change, governance, technological innovation, economic development, and social equity. This book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of the evolution of food security policies, tracing their transition from production-oriented approaches to integrated frameworks that emphasize availability, access, utilization, stability, sustainability, and institutional effectiveness. Drawing on comparative evidence from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the chapters critically evaluate policy experiences, governance mechanisms, climate resilience, nutrition-sensitive interventions, and rural transformation while highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence, digital agriculture, and data-driven decision-making in building resilient food systems. The book further explores emerging challenges related to environmental sustainability, resource management, and policy implementation in developing countries, offering practical insights for researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners. By integrating contemporary research with evidence-based policy analysis, this volume advances a holistic understanding of food security and presents innovative strategies for achieving sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient food systems in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Chapters
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Front matter
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Chapter 01: Introduction: Rethinking Food Security Policy in Developing Economies: Why Now, Why Differently?Why now, why differently?
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Chapter 02: Evolution of Food Security Policy in Developing EconomiesFood security policies in developing countries
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Chapter 03: From Food Availability to Nutrition and Sustainable Food SystemsFrom availability to sustainability
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Chapter 04: Institutional Failures and Reform Pathways: Addressing the Governance Deficit in Food Security PolicyInstitutional failures and reform pathways
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Chapter 05: Decentralization and Local Food Governance: A Multilevel Framework with Comparative Evidence from Selected Developing EconomiesDecentralization and local food governance
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Chapter 06: Political Economy of Subsidies, Procurement, and Price ControlsPolitical economy of subsidies and price controls
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Chapter 07: Marine Food Security Challenges and Policy Responses in Developing Countries: Comparative Evidence from Indonesia, India, and TanzaniaMarine food security challenges and policy responses
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Chapter 08: Food Price Volatility and Policy ResponsesFood price volatility and policies
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Chapter 09: Trade Policy, Export Bans, and Import DependenceTrade policies and import dependence
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Chapter 10: Market Integration and Value Chain Governance: Infrastructure, Information, Standards, and the Pursuit of Competitive and Equitable Food SystemsMarket integration and value chain governance
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Chapter 11: Climate Shocks and Food System Vulnerability: Pathways to Resilience in a Changing WorldClimate chocks and food systems vulnerability
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Chapter 12: Adaptive Food Security Policies under Climate UncertaintyAdaptive food security policies
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Chapter 13: Poverty, Inequality, and Food AccessPoverty, inequality and accessibility
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Chapter 14: Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts: Disruptions, Governance Failures, and Resilience StrategiesConflicts and food insecurity
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Chapter 15: Comparative Policy Lessons: What Works, Where, and Under What Conditions in Food System GovernanceComparative policy lessons
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Chapter 16: Adaptive and Evidence-based PolicymakingAdaptive and evidence based policies
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Chapter 17: Digital Tools, Data Systems and AI in Food Security PolicyDigital tools and food security policies
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Chapter 18: Aligning Food Security with SDGs and Climate CommitmentsFood security policies and SDGs
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Chapter 19: National Food Security Transformation in South Asia: Trends, Vulnerabilities, and Policy PathwaysFood security transformation in South Asia
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Chapter 20: Food Waste among Young Consumers in Developing Countries: Trends, Determinants, and Sustainability ChallengesFood waste in developing countries
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Chapter 21: Insects and Food Security in Developing Economies: Threat, Opportunity, and the Institutions That Decide Which PrevailsInsects and food security in developing countries
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Chapter 22: Comparative Policy Performance Across South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA): Institutional Diversity, Cross-Regional Lessons, and Transferable InnovationsComparative policy performance in developing countries
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Chapter 23: From Rethinking to Rebuilding: Answers, Implications, and the Road AheadFrom rethinking to rebuilding
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Published
July 6, 2026
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Details about this monograph
ISBN-13 (15)
978-627-7945-03-9
How to Cite
Rethinking Food Security Policy in Developing Economies. (2026). The AgEcon Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.66529/book.9786277945039.2026
