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A major food transfer program in Bangladesh fell short during the COVID-19 pandemic

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 the COVID-19 pandemic, these programs have become even more crucial, as food insecurity and poverty rates have soared. But lockdo...

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Main Authors: Bin Khaled, Muhammad Nahian, Raghunathan, Kalyani, Rashid, Shahidur, Dearlove, Honor, Chowdhury, Shyamal
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2022
Subjects:
value chains
agricultural products
policies
covid-19
health
social protection
nutrition
food security
poverty
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141425
Summary: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 the COVID-19 pandemic, these programs have become even more crucial, as food insecurity and poverty rates have soared. But lockdowns and other public health restrictions can also disrupt food distribution operations and thus limit their effectiveness.

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