| ID | 089758 |
| Title Proper | Niger famine |
| Other Title Information | a collapse of entitlements and democratic responsiveness |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rubin, Oliver |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | By applying a widely accepted method for famine operationalization, the 2005 food crisis in Niger is categorized as a famine. This presents a unique opportunity to assess Amartya Sen's two most important famine contributions: (1) the entitlement framework for famine analysis; and (2) the hypothesis of a positive effect of democracy on famine protection. The fact that the Niger famine was caused by unfavorable terms of trade rather than a collapse in food production supports the focus of the entitlement framework on access to food; nevertheless, the belated and inadequate response to the crisis from the democratically elected Nigerien government appears to undermine the link between a pluralistic political system and effective famine protection. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 3; Jun 2009: p279-298 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 3; Jun 2009: p279-298 |
| Key Words | Democracy ; Entitlement Approach ; Famine ; Famine Operationalization ; Niger |