Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security in Ethiopia

Epidemiologia

Wenqin Zhang¹  Léo Persoz¹  Sandrine Hakiza¹  Loza Biru¹  Lemlem Girmatsion² 

[1] Global Studies Institute, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland;

关键词: healthcare system;    food systems;    nutrition;    food security;    Ethiopia;    COVID-19;   

DOI  :  10.3390/epidemiologia3020013

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, its effects on different aspects of life have been subject to much research, including food security, a domain that has been of special concern in many low-income countries. Ethiopia has been facing many challenges related to food security for decades via drought, famine, and conflict. Within this context, this case study assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Ethiopia. Results show that the ongoing pandemic has negatively impacted different regions and at-risk groups in a heterogeneous manner. This has been mainly through disruptions in the Ethiopian food value chain and the relative failure of social security programmes to address the losses generated by COVID-19. The population in the capital city, Addis Ababa, was able to maintain the same level of food security despite income losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, at-risk groups such as refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and conflict affected regions were seen to suffer significantly from food insecurity exacerbated by COVID-19. Furthermore, this paper particularly emphasizes the importance of considering contextual factors other than COVID-19, such as conflicts or climate change, when discussing the state of food security in Ethiopia.

【 授权许可】

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