
COVID-19 and the risk to food supply chains: How to respond?
Countries have shut down the economy to slow the spread of coronavirus. Supermarket shelves remain stocked for now, but a protracted pandemic crisis could quickly put a strain on the food supply chain. Countries must prioritize health, meet the needs of the most vulnerable people, and keep the food supply flowing by prioritizing the health of the workers in this sector and their outputs. This document provides specific recommendations to governments to protect vulnerable populations and keep the food supply open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resource Information
Date
March 27, 2020
Author
FAO
Type
Strategy/Framework
Setting
Community-at-large
Topic
Food Security & Access to Food, Food Systems & Local Food
Language
English
Jurisdiction
National, International
Tags
agriculture, food access, food security, food system, health equity, policy, strategy