Assessing the effectiveness of the right to food in the context of economic globalisation: The case of Mali in West Africa
Assessing the effectiveness of the right to food in the context of economic globalisation: The case of Mali in West Africa

Summary/Abstract: The research aimed to critically examine the effectiveness of the right to food in West Af-rica in the context of economic globalisation. It also sought to analyse the influence ofmarket-driven policies, international trade regulations and domestic legal frameworks onfood security, with a particular focus on Mali. Despite the anticipated benefits of globalisa-tion, food insecurity remains a significant challenge in West Africa, characterised by wide-spread hunger and human suffering. This situation has been exacerbated by prevailing landand food governance models influenced by liberal trade policies and legal frameworks thatprioritise market interests over social needs. The current market-oriented paradigm under-mines local livelihoods and compromises prospects for sustainable development. Given theseverity of the crisis, urgent interventions are required. Where it is not feasible to shieldkey resources such as land and food completely from market forces, it is crucial to strikea balance between economic objectives and social welfare in order to enhance food securityfor vulnerable populations.

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