POLICY BRIEFS

Most of the following policy briefs were created and curated with the assistance of AI tools to highlight the key policy implications of MiFOOD, HCP and SAMP research findings. They have been proofread and approved for publication by the authors.

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Food Insecurity and South Sudanese Urban Refugees in Kenya

Cherie Enns, Samuel Owuor, Abbey Lin, Jacqueline Fanta, Cobby Achieng, William Kolong and Kristin Swardh

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already precarious situation of urban South Sudanese refugees living in Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya. The pandemic not only increased food insecurity but also disrupted livelihoods and exacerbated socio-economic vulnerabilities that were already significant. These refugees…

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Digital Technologies and Food Remitting by Zimbabwean Migrants in South Africa

Sean Sithole, Daniel Tevera and Mulugeta F. Dinbabo

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted traditional remittance channels, particularly for Zimbabwean migrants in South Africa who relied on informal networks to send food and other essential goods back home. The closure of borders, lockdowns, and mobility restrictions disrupted these informal…

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Connecting Migrant Remittances and Food Security in Jamaica

Elizabeth Thomas-Hope

Migrant remittances play a crucial role in supporting households in Kingston, Jamaica, particularly in mitigating the effects of poverty and food insecurity. However, while remittances improve household food security, their impact on reducing inequality and contributing to inclusive social development…

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Addressing Food Insecurity Among Central American Migrants in Mexico

Tiana Bakić Hayden

Central American migrants living in Mexico City face unique challenges that contribute to heightened food insecurity, with issues stemming from incomplete documentation, social isolation, and precarious legal status. This brief examines these barriers and how they exacerbate food insecurity among…

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Pandemic Impacts on Migrant Food Security in Nanjing, China

Fei Xu, Taiyang Zhong and Jonathan Crush

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant disparities in food security, particularly among migrant populations in urban settings. Migrant workers, often occupying precarious, low-paying jobs, experienced disruptions to their food access due to job losses, mobility restrictions, and social exclusion during the…

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Enhancing Rural-Urban Linkages Through Food Remittances

Elizabeth Opiyo Onyango, Jonathan Crush and Samuel Owuor

In many rapidly urbanizing African countries, food remittances from rural to urban areas play a vital role in maintaining rural-urban linkages. In Nairobi, Kenya, half of all households, regardless of migration status, receive food remittances from rural areas. Contrary to…

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Pandemic Precarity and Food Insecurity Among Zimbabwean Migrants in South Africa

Godrey Tawodzera and Jonathan Crush

This policy brief highlights the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Zimbabwean migrants living in South Africa, with a particular focus on food insecurity and economic precarity. The pandemic exacerbated existing vulnerabilities within the migrant community, many of whom…

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Canadian Support for Women in the Informal Food Sector in the Global South

Heba Hamzeh, Laeba Khan and Adwoa Konadu-Yiadom

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerabilities faced by women in the informal food sector in the Global South, deepening existing gender inequalities and economic inequities. Women informal food vendors play a critical role in ensuring food security in urban…

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Addressing Urban Food Security Challenges for South-South Migrants

Abel Chikanda, Jonathan Crush and Godfrey Tawodzera

This policy brief examines the growing phenomenon of South-South migration, with a focus on the challenges of urban food security faced by migrants moving from one Global South country to urban areas in another. South-South migration has become increasingly significant,…

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Leveraging Food Remittances for Enhanced Food Security in Urban Africa

Jonathan Crush

This policy brief highlights the critical yet underexplored role of food remittances in enhancing food security across Africa. While global attention has predominantly focused on cash remittances and their economic impacts, food remittances – defined as the transfer of foodstuffs…

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Mitigating the Impacts of COVID-19 on Migrants and Food Security in the Global South

Sujata Ramachandran and Jonathan Crush

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities among migrants, particularly those involved in South-South migration, leading to heightened risks of poverty, food insecurity, and marginalization. The pandemic disrupted global migration patterns, hindered access to essential services, and severely impacted the livelihoods…

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