Application of geospatial technology and decision model in the development of improved food security index.

ABSTRACT: Most developing countries are currently experiencing a severe food security crisis. A good policy to mitigate food insecurity is dependent on accurate assessment. Therefore, an improved assessment of food situation is important in implementing food security measures. Existing food security assessments are limited in integrating localized variables, often needing more context-specific information. This study proposes a new food security index (Hybrid Food Security Index-HFSI), the Nigerian state was used as a case study. Data used include; food consumption, poverty levels, variability in food prices, inflation, climate variability data and the status of road infrastructure. The study also integrated a hybrid Multi-criteria Criteria Decision Model (MCDM) and geo-spatial technology. The geo-s

SUBMITTER: Chukwuma EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618601 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature