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Integrated Food Security Strategy for South Africa.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Land & soil
Keyword
Sustainable development Poverty Public participation Sustainable use Extension Research Capacity building Financial agricultural measures Fiscal and market measures Agricultural commodities Processing/handling Subsidy/incentive Business/industry/corporations Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Rural employment Smallholders/peasants Disasters Risk assessment/management Non-governmental entity Food security Nutrition Food quality control/food safety Internal trade International trade Institution Land tenure Land reform Right of use
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
2002-2015.
Abstract

The Integrated Food Security Strategy for South Africa is a sectoral national strategy of South Africa in force for the period of 2002-2015. Its main goal is to eradicate hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity over 2015. The strategic objectives are: increasing household food production and trading; improving income generation and job creation opportunities; improving nutrition and food safety; increasing safety nets and food emergency management systems; improving analysis and information management system; providing capacity building; and holding stakeholder dialogue.

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