COVID-19 implications on household income and food security in Kenya and Uganda: Findings from a rapid assessment
COVID-19 implications on household income and food security in Kenya and Uganda: Findings from a rapid assessment
M. Kansiime,J. Tambo,3 Authors,C. Owuor
2020 · DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.105199
World Development · 528 Citations
TLDR
The results suggest that ongoing and future government responses should focus on structural changes in social security by developing responsive packages to cushion members pushed into poverty by such pandemics while building strong financial institutions to support the recovery of businesses in the medium term, and ensuring the resilience of food supply chains particularly those making available nutrient-dense foods.