This course explores the relationship between international development, food security and nutrition in low and middle-income countries, taking account of the wider global context. Through applied economic analysis, alongside the perspectives of other social science disciplines, it investigates the processes through which international development impacts food security and nutrition. The role of agriculture in bringing about improvements in food security and nutrition is a key theme. Throughout the course, there is critical assessment of the role of national and international policies and development projects and programs.
This course explores the relationship between international development, food security and nutrition in low and middle-income countries, taking account of the wider global context. Through applied economic analysis, alongside the perspectives of other social science disciplines, it investigates the processes through which international development impacts food security and nutrition. The role of agriculture in bringing about improvements in food security and nutrition is a key theme. Throughout the course, there is critical assessment of the role of national and international policies and development projects and programs.
