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This study investigates the prevalence and key risk factors of household food insecurity in the climate-vulnerable coastal regions of Bangladesh. Primary data were collected through a cross-sectional survey...

Despite the growing evidence on women’s roles in agriculture and nutrition, interlinkages between women’s empowerment, gendered task allocation, and nutrition are rarely studied together. Using...

This paper examines the current state of food insecurity in Bangladesh and its socio-economic drivers using data from the latest Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES 2022). Unlike...

Solar irrigation pumps (SIPs) are gradually replacing diesel pumps in relatively water-intensive agricultural production systems and geographies to reduce carbon emissions from food systems...

This paper seeks to bring concepts from economic geography and human geography into closer dialogue and apply them to the analysis of food systems. We analyze temporal and spatial patterns...

Evidence shows that cash and in-kind transfer programs increase food security while interventions are ongoing, including during or immediately after shocks. But less is known...

Accurate poverty measurement relies on household consumption data, but such data are often inadequate, outdated, or display inconsistencies over time in poorer countries. To address...

Livestock-based interventions play a critical role in enhancing food security in developing countries like Bangladesh, contributing to enhanced livestock productivity, improved household income, ensured food...

In low- and middle-income countries, particularly in urban areas, adolescent diets consist mainly of energy-dense and nutrient-poor foods, putting them at risk of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCD)...

Objectives: Understanding gender differences in food acquisition and decision-making is needed to inform policies promoting healthy diets for all. We compare food acquisition patterns and preferences...