Agricultural extension can have important impacts on vulnerable populations by increasing food production, which improves both rural incomes and urban food security.

Unhealthy diet is a leading factor for death and disability globally (WHO, 2021).

Micronutrient deficiencies (MND) remain an important challenge in the 21st century, complicated by climate, economic, and demographic change.

Lockdowns induced by COVID-19 have threatened food security in most developing countries.

The purpose of this paper is to characterize pesticide use in developing Sub-Saharan Africa (dSSA) in the context of urbanization, income growth, and food system change.

Despite substantial research on the economic impacts of Bt cotton, there is still limited work on the technology s impacts on human health, particularly the impacts associated with reductions in pesticide use.

Paper presented at the GDN's 16th Annual Global Development Conference, Parallel Session 13: Macroeconomic Perspectives: Impact on Agriculture Policies and Food Security. June 11-13, 2015 in Casablanca, Morocco.

This paper provides a structured overview of the concept of resilience for use in discussions surrounding food security and nutrition.