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Assessing Urban Food Security Challenges in Gondar, Ethiopia: A Systematic Study on Household Vulnerability and Policy Implications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Food security is a paramount issue, particularly in developing nations like Ethiopia. Much of the existing research focuses on identifying the factors and constraints of households related to rural areas. However, little attention has been paid to urban householders’ food security and insecurity. To this end, a study has been conducted in Gondar to evaluate urban household food security, sampling 357 homes. Results revealed that 67% of male‐headed households were food secure and 33% were food insecure, while 72% of female‐headed households were found food insecure and 28% were found food secure. Tenants faced higher insecurity (77%) versus homeowners (12%). The Foster–Greer–Thorbecke model highlighted 53% incidence, 14% depth, and 5.4% severity of insecurity. Tackling 15% of calorie needs could eradicate it with proactive regional governance. Binary logistic modelling identified gender, homeownership, income, marital status, remittance, and credit access as significant factors ( p < 0.01). The study underscores the need for tailored programs focusing on income, stable pricing, housing, and low‐interest loans which are crucial for addressing overcoming urban food insecurity.

Source: The Scientific World JOURNAL

DOI: 10.1155/tswj/5867354

Authors: Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, Showkat Ahmad Shah

Institutions: Debre Berhan University, University of Ha'il

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Zero hunger, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $860