Public food transfer programs serve as an important safety net for those facing hunger and food insecurity in both low- and high-income countries around the world. During...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senegal declared a state of emergency on March 23, 2020, followed by a range of policy measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus: Transport was significantly restricted, wet markets were closed, and shops were required to limit their hours. These moves disrupted food supply chains, in particular, those for highly perishable products such as fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV).
| Year of publication | |
| Geographic coverage | Senegal |
| Related organisation(s) | IFPRI - International Food Policy Research Institute |
| Knowledge service | Metadata | Global Food and Nutrition Security |COVID-19 and Food and Nutrition Security |Food supply chain |
| Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | COVID-19vegetablefood securitypovertyagricultural productionvalue chainpublic healthsocial protectionpolicymakingnutrition |
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