Die bislang gebräuchlichen Ansätze zur Erklärung struktureller Nahrungsmittelknappheit (z.B. die Überbevölkerungsthese von Malthus oder die These von der technologischen Rückständigkeit der afrikanischen Landwirtschaft) erhellen jeweils nur Teilaspekte und vernachlässigen insbesondere...

Driven by urbanisation and income growth, the West African food economy has radically changed over the past 60 years. The food economy, including all activities involved in producing food, from production to processing, transport and distribution totalled USD 178 billion in 2010, equal to 36% of...

This paper examines how women’s empowerment is essential for food and nutrition security and resilience in West Africa and suggests policy “pointers” arising from the West African experience that can help inform policies and strategies, particularly in view of the 2030 Agenda for...

Fueled by a burgeoning population, urbanisation and income growth, West African food demand is rapidly transforming, with striking increases in total quantities demanded, growing preference for convenience, diversification of diets towards more perishable products, and an increased concern for...