Assignment On The Food System In Sierra Leone

Running head: CASE STUDY ON THE FOOD SYSTEM IN SIERRA LEONE
Case study on the food system in Sierra Leone
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Executive Summary
The aim of the paper is to conduct an analysis on the food system of Sierra Leone. The report
critically analyses various factors that are associated with the food system and food security,
as well as, the present status and condition of the country in terms of health, well-being,
import and export revenues. Furthermore, certain risks associated with the food security and
food system are also analysed based on which recommendations are also proposed. Finally,
the policies that are implemented by the government is also discussed. The report concluded,
with the hope of improved and better food security in Sierra Leone, which in result will
contribute to a better living, health and well-being of the population.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................4
Discussion..................................................................................................................................4
Analysis of the food system...................................................................................................4
Scope..................................................................................................................................4
Food utilization and consumption......................................................................................5
Internal Access to food.......................................................................................................6
External Access to food.....................................................................................................7
External food availability...................................................................................................7
Supporting resources and systems.....................................................................................8
Supporting policies and organizations...............................................................................8
Shocks/ risks associated with the food system.......................................................................8
Climate change...................................................................................................................8
Demographic risks.............................................................................................................9
Socio economic risks........................................................................................................10
Political risks....................................................................................................................10
Recommendations for protecting food system and food security........................................10
Policy Analysis.....................................................................................................................11
National Food and Nutrition Policy.................................................................................11
National Sustainable Agriculture Development Plan (NSADP.......................................11
Conclusion................................................................................................................................12
References................................................................................................................................13

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