Community participation appears essential to success. An alarming lack of information on the patterns and determinants of food insecurity, malnutrition, and poor health in urban areas is noted throughout the literature review. The data and analytical base for public policy formulation in urban areas are surprisingly weak. A better understanding of these and other issues identified in the review is needed to provide policymakers, development practitioners, and program administrators with the information they need to formulate appropriate responses to food insecurity, malnutrition, and poor health in urban areas. Download full-text discussion paper .
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