The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our food systems in a negative way. In fact, food security and nutrition have become among the most affected areas because of this pandemic, given the lockdown and restrictions measures that countries have adopted to contain the virus. The limited accessibility to perishable foods is one of the examples of how this global pandemic has adversely affected our food systems. This limited access to perishable food has driven the prices to increase, making it difficult for consumers in low and middle-income (LMICs) countries to afford. As a result, many consumers are left with only one option, which is to buy cheaper, less nutritious, and highly processed food.
The policy brief below recommends effective interventions to increase food and nutrition security in LMICs as a response to Covid-19 based on rigorous evidence and highlights impact pathways and specific adaptations in the context of the pandemic.