Assessing multidimensional food system risks in Asia and the Pacific : INsights on Food SystEm Risks – INFER

Abstract

<p>This working paper introduces INFER (INsights on Food SystEm Risks), a risk assessment framework that provides insights into multidimensional risks to three food system outcomes: human health and nutrition; ecosystem health and sustainability; and shared prosperity. It spans six dimensions of food security. Building on publicly available data, INFER enables tracking of risk over time and comparison across countries. It therefore strengthens the tools available for food systems monitoring and for ensuring that food systems resilience-building strategies are risk-informed. The results of applying INFER for Asia and the Pacific are presented, including profiles for Bangladesh, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Lao People&rsquo;s Democratic Republic, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan, which have been prepared using international, rather than national, data sources.</p>