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May 11th, 2015

From liability to opportunity: how to build food security and nourish growth

Published by McKinsey,

This article by McKinsey & Company introduces an “integrated food economy approach” as a strategy for strengthening the food system. Indicators have been reviewed to assess country’s food availability, affordability and quality. According to the authors, four building blocks are needed for resilient food systems: 1) efficient agricultural production that takes advantage of innovative technologies and practices; 2) tailored trade and investment approaches; 3) well-functioning domestic markets; and 4) strategic reserves of food and water.

Curated from mckinsey.com