Mumararungu Innocent, Ya-Bititi Gisaro Ca-Madeberi, Rwirahira John, Burny Philippe
Laboratory of Economics and Rural Development, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium.
College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Int J Food Sci. 2024 Dec 4;2024:2415147. doi: 10.1155/ijfo/2415147. eCollection 2024.
Mali's food security strategies focus on improving agriculture, water management, and diversifying livelihoods. While initiatives like climate-smart agriculture show promise, challenges like limited resources, market access, and political instability persist. Gender inequalities and reliance on external aid further hinder progress, making it difficult for Mali to build sustainable, self-reliant food systems and ensure long-term resilience. This research assessed the effectiveness of humanitarian aid interventions in enhancing food security resilience in the Bandiagara Region of Mali. It is aimed at evaluating the quality and sufficiency of the food provided to beneficiaries, as well as the alignment of aid efforts with local needs. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative household surveys with 295 respondents across 14 villages and qualitative data through semistructured interviews with 37 local authorities selected on purposive sampling and focus group discussions with beneficiaries. The findings indicated that while the aid interventions were generally relevant and well executed, with beneficiaries expressing satisfaction with the quality of the millet provided, there were significant concerns regarding the quantity of food distributed. Many beneficiaries felt that the portions were insufficient to meet their needs, especially in the context of recurring food shortages. This highlighted the need for more tailored, context-specific aid allocation strategies, ensuring that the quantity of food provided aligns better with local requirements and the scale of food insecurity, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of humanitarian support. It is recommended to expand and continue millet distribution programs, with enhanced monitoring mechanisms to ensure resource effectiveness. Emphasizing customized food allocation and increased community engagement will strengthen local ownership and resilience. By aligning aid with local needs and improving intervention targeting, these strategies are aimed at creating a more sustainable and equitable food security system in the Bandiagara Region, better equipping it to withstand future food insecurity challenges.
马里的粮食安全战略侧重于改善农业、水资源管理以及使生计多样化。虽然诸如气候智能型农业等举措展现出了前景，但资源有限、市场准入困难和政治不稳定等挑战依然存在。性别不平等以及对外部援助的依赖进一步阻碍了进展，使得马里难以建立可持续、自力更生的粮食系统并确保长期恢复力。本研究评估了人道主义援助干预措施在增强马里班迪亚拉地区粮食安全恢复力方面的成效。其旨在评估提供给受益人的粮食的质量和充足程度，以及援助工作与当地需求的契合度。该研究采用了混合方法，将对14个村庄的295名受访者进行的定量家庭调查与通过对37名根据目的抽样选定的地方当局进行的半结构化访谈以及与受益人进行的焦点小组讨论所获取的定性数据相结合。研究结果表明，虽然援助干预措施总体上具有相关性且执行良好，受益人对所提供的小米质量表示满意，但对于分发的粮食数量存在重大担忧。许多受益人认为份额不足以满足他们的需求，特别是在反复出现粮食短缺的情况下。这凸显了需要制定更具针对性、因地制宜的援助分配策略，确保所提供的粮食数量更好地符合当地需求和粮食不安全的规模，从而提高人道主义支持的整体成效。建议扩大并继续实施小米分发计划，并加强监测机制以确保资源有效性。强调定制化粮食分配和增强社区参与将加强地方自主权和恢复力。通过使援助与当地需求相契合并改善干预目标定位，这些策略旨在在班迪亚拉地区创建一个更可持续、更公平的粮食安全系统，使其更有能力抵御未来的粮食不安全挑战。
