As políticas públicas de segurança alimentar e a fome no Brasil: uma análise de 2003 a 2021

Abstract

This monograph aims to investigate the capacity Brazilian public food security policies, specifically the Food Acquisition Program and the National School Feeding Program, in the period 2003-2021 to alleviate hunger and food security. Emphasis is given to the most recent period that comprises the Covid-19 pandemic, the variables economic growth and inflation. The incursions are carried out to support the exploratory analysis of the behavior of public policies, combining economic and social aspects, in the period under analysis. It is concluded that public policies are not only important in combating hunger and food insecurity in the country but that the retraction in the allocation of financial resources for such policies contributes to the chaotic picture of food and nutrition insecurity. During the period of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the levels of food insecurity had substantial increase. Considering the aspects analyzed in the last 20 years, the contemporary factors adverse to food security and the future uncertainties related to the Brazilian economy, it is suggested that public policies aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity should be stimulated. To this end, the use of creativity can be crucial to circumvent macroeconomic fluctuations, to promote Food and Nutrition Security, and thus reduce hunger, socially desirable goals in all countries.