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COVID-19 and West African Food Systems:A Review of Impacts and Policy Responses
Asia and Africa today. 2026. P. 58–63.
Ибуово О. Ф.
In press
The COVID-19 outbreak has exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities in West Africa’s food
systems. This review examines peer-reviewed literature to analyze how the pandemic affected agriculture,
food distribution, and consumption across West African nations.
The pandemic compromised food security across all dimensions, most notably by restricting food access
due to price increases. Women-headed households and rural farming communities were disproportionately
affected by these shortages. Sustainability research has primarily focused on social and economic elements,
with limited attention to climate and governance issues. Most government responses consisted of
emergency social protection measures that faced significant implementation challenges.
The findings highlight the need for research in underrepresented nations and demonstrate how evidence-
based approaches can make regional measures more resilient to future crises.
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