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Food Security and Agriculture
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:35
Abstract
Food security has been on top of the policy agenda for decades, but still a considerable proportion of the population in developing countries remains hungry and poorly nourished. This lecture series will explore how we produce and distribute food; it analyses the concept of food and nutrition security and discusses ways and means for measuring and achieving it in low-income countries.
Objective
The student will be able to - describe the most important milestones in the history of food and agriculture - understand the concept of food and nutrition security, and discuss it's impact and causes - compare different approaches to promote and increase crop- and livestock production in a sustainable manner - reflect on some of the main economic challenges of the world food system and understand some of the tradeoffs between smallholders' decisions of labor, consumption, and production of food - give insights on how international organizations work with farmers and governments in low income countries
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , WBZ , NDS
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
- Digital
- The examination takes place on your own device. Installation of SEB required.
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 24
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Food Security and Agriculture
Tuesday, 14:00 - 16:00
Ort: CLD, A1
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No time listed | 3 h weekly |
Offered In
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MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier". The elective courses are open to master students of the ETH with registration/ waiting list. MAS students do have priority.)
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