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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
2019-07-01
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| 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 |