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Perspectives of country actors on sustainability of food and nutrition security policies across presidential transitions (632.13)
Author(s) -
Escobar Alegria Jessica,
Frongillo Edward,
Blake Christine,
Walker Lee,
McDermott Gerald
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.632.13
Subject(s) - mandate , sustainability , presidential system , government (linguistics) , context (archaeology) , food security , civil society , politics , sustainability organizations , private sector , institution , political science , public administration , public relations , business , economic growth , economics , agriculture , ecology , paleontology , linguistics , philosophy , law , biology
Developing countries with democratic governments periodically choose and replace presidents. Uncertainties in these transitions affect political and institutional decision‐making. Sustainability during transitions is important for food and nutrition security policies (FNSP), which require continuous political commitment, funding, capacity development, implementation, and collaboration among actors. The purpose of this study was to understand how country actors conceptualize sustainability of FNSP implementation across multiple presidential transitions. A case study in one Central‐American country was conducted using a qualitative, grounded‐theory approach. FNSP country actors described their understanding of sustainability in the context of specific actions. Sustainability was conceptualized differently depending on actors’ institution (government, international organization, private sector, civil society, research), level (central, departmental, municipal), and mode of job assignment (appointed, elected). Actors’ conceptualizations of sustainability were shaped by their background, work experience, mandate, and perception of what is important. This knowledge of the complex and diverse conceptualizations of FNSP sustainability by country actors will inform policy design, implementation, and monitoring to assist countries to more effectively reach long‐term goals