Type | Working Paper |
Title | The Network Flow of Food Security Information: A Theoretical Analysis |
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URL | http://www.gdn.int/fullpaper/Session-21-Jean Baptiste HABYARIMANA-The Flow of Food SecurityInformation.pdf |
Abstract | Using two theoretical graphs: Food Security Information Network Flow and Food Security Actors Interconnection Network, this research describes the flow of food security information to assess interconnection between food security actors to accomplished different food security activities in developing countries and applied it to the case study of Rwanda. It links different activities undertaken under the implemented of agricultural policies that have been formulated since 2005 in line with Green Revolution to achieve food security for all in Rwanda. Theoretical methods used guarantee large applications among food security actors to identify effective pathways of interactions between the components of the networks and the constraints that hamper these interactions. This research shows that the current networks in Rwanda are built on about 67% of necessary and required food security indicators to build networks with complete food security indicators and represent a gap of about 33% of food security indicators lacking in the networks. This research shows that it is worthwhile for government institutions to facilitate integrated food security analyses and adopt collaborative researches. Collaborative researches require the adoption of flexible ways to discuss and validate information while facilitating and promoting data sharing. This research suggests the existence of ample scope for intermediaries “food security analysts” to facilitate effective flow of efficient food security information and avoid asymmetric information across the networks. However, reinforcement of capacity building in food security data collection and analysis is required. Another requirement lies on improving dissemination system and ensuring the periodicity of food security reports. |
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