“FasTips No. 24: Food Security in Impact Assessment” underscores the critical importance of incorporating food security considerations into impact assessment (IA) processes. It highlights that food security encompasses four key dimensions: availability, access, utilization, and stability. The document provides guidance for IA practitioners on evaluating how proposed projects may affect these dimensions, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis to identify potential risks to food systems. By integrating food security into IA, professionals can help ensure that development initiatives support sustainable and equitable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all.
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About FasTips Series
The IAIA FasTips series delivers practical tips in a fast format. When time is short, FasTips provide quick advice without the need for formal guidance.
Designed for impact assessment (IA) professionals, FasTips clarify common questions. While they help refine best practices, they do not replace the IAIA Best Practice Principles series.
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