From “Informal” to “Local”: The Role of Data in Legitimizing and Supporting the Local Food Economy in Malawi

Local and regional food economies throughout Africa are critical to rural and urban food security and are common sources of income for men and women. Despite their importance, local agrifood systems are often described as “informal,” a framing that obscures their value and implies chaos, inefficien...

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Main Authors: Stephanie White, Jessica Kampanje-Phiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
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Online Access:https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/article/view/719