Food Systems Conceptual Framework: Companion Guide on Fragility, Conflict, and Violence

Prolonged conflict can lead to displacement and forced displacement, which can stress food systems in multiple ways. Conflict is the largest driver of internal displacement and external refugees. Generally, conflict and large numbers of IDPs disrupt agriculture, markets and trade, compromise food security, and contribute to poverty.

For Feed the Future programming, special attention is needed to understand how the dynamics that fuel conflict interact with agriculture, the food system, and different groups (e.g., seeds, supply chains, crop management, storage, and markets). Since conflict-affected and fragile contexts are highly dynamic, conflict assessments may quickly go out of date. It will be important to frequently collect information from multiple sources, including perception information from different groups and segments in society.