Chapters

Explore thematic chapters to learn more about the critical role that inclusive food systems can play in improving food security, nutrition, and livelihoods

Food systems are evolving quickly to meet growing and changing demand, but they are not serving everyone’s needs. IFPRI’s flagship report looks at the obstacles and opportunities as well as the growing range of tools and technologies for building inclusive food systems.

chapter one

Reshaping Food Systems

The Imperative of Inclusion

Shenggen Fan and Johan Swinnen

Our food systems are at a critical juncture. Now is the time to build inclusive food systems for the benefit of all.

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chapter two

Smallholders and Rural People

Making Food System Value Chains Inclusive

Rob Vos and Andrea Cattaneo

Expanding agrifood value chains are creating huge opportunities for greater inclusion of rural people in processing, transport, and retail.

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chapter three

Youth

Including Africa’s Young People in Food Systems

Valerie Mueller, Gracie Rosenbach, and James Thurlow

Creating employment for Africa’s rapidly growing youth population requires policies for growth throughout the rural economy.

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chapter four

Women

Transforming Food Systems for Empowerment and Equity

Hazel Malapit, Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Agnes Quisumbing, and Laura Zseleczky

Transformation of food systems can create new opportunities that empower women and can be strengthened with key policy supports.

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chapter five

Refugees and Conflict-Affected People

Integrating Displaced Communities into Food Systems

Rob Vos, Julius Jackson, Sally James, and Marco V. Sánchez

Integrating conflict-affected people and refugees into food systems can help them to rebuild their lives.

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chapter six

National Food Systems

Inclusive Transformation for Healthier Diets

John McDermott and Alan de Brauw

Country-specific approaches to modernizing food systems are needed to promote inclusion and better nutrition.

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