The intersection of culture and religion in African societies presents opportunities and challenges for addressing food security and fostering societal change. However, the current lack of attention to these factors in food security studies and policies emphasises the need to recognise their significance in any discussions or initiatives regarding food security in Africa. Acknowledging the central role of culture and religion in implementing sustainable solutions tailored to the local context is vital. This paper aims to explore and evaluate the consideration (or lack thereof) of culture and religion in the food security policies of Malawi. Specifically, the paper focuses on the access dimension of food security, seeking to understand whether current research and policies regarding food security in Malawi consider religion and culture and how they incorporate cultural and religious beliefs in food policies.
Keywords: Food Security; Gender; Indigenous Knowledge; Interdisciplinarity; Policy; Religion
Manuscript submitted to Development Southern Africa Journal |
