Food Vulnerability of Sahelian People: Concepts, Scales, and Lessons of a Field Research Program
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TexteLangue : français Détails de publication : 2007.
Sujet(s) : Ressources en ligne : Abrégé : The geographical study of food vulnerability in the Sahel region of West Africa almost always begins with a descriptive analysis of the environment. In light of the variability and uncertainty of risk situations, greater account is gradually being taken of their temporal and spatial dimensions on various scales. However, research conducted in Burkina Faso shows that food risk levels assessed through environmental factors do not reflect the actual vulnerability of households. This research supports the argument that the definition and collection of relevant indicators require a thorough knowledge of social control and local management of food insecurity risk.
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The geographical study of food vulnerability in the Sahel region of West Africa almost always begins with a descriptive analysis of the environment. In light of the variability and uncertainty of risk situations, greater account is gradually being taken of their temporal and spatial dimensions on various scales. However, research conducted in Burkina Faso shows that food risk levels assessed through environmental factors do not reflect the actual vulnerability of households. This research supports the argument that the definition and collection of relevant indicators require a thorough knowledge of social control and local management of food insecurity risk.
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