This chapter considers the key findings and policy recommendations, given the limitations imposed by the challenges in conducting fieldwork created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the dire need for the government to focus on reducing poverty at the moment due to the widespread food insecurity and the lack of coping mechanisms that followed as a result of the pandemic. The challenges being experienced among the disadvantaged segments of the population are further compounded by low levels of anxiety and uncertainty, poor maintenance of security, and weakened social and institutional support. This chapter will also explore the impact of COVID-19 on food and nutrition security, key issues being raised, food insecurity, poor coping strategies, and the overall lack of social and institutional support. This indicates the problems of the marginalized groups, the political influence on the selection of beneficiaries, and the need for a more effective and equitable support system. Gender discrimination is also present where female-headed households are at a disadvantageous position in certain contexts. Many respondents were worried about the distribution mechanism of the social protection scheme and often mentioned political interference and corruption as causes for their concern. These structural inequalities between the program’s activities could be further enhanced in their effectiveness when linked to citizens’ perceptions, as reported by the respondents. The options suggested in the last chapter provided the basis for preparing detailed policy recommendations for food and nutrition security and social protection, with the proviso for enhanced government allocation. They improved targeting, transparency, and accountability in the country’s safety nets. It advocates the formation of local committees, raising citizens’ awareness, and dynamic and inclusive databases capable of responding effectively to the impacts of COVID-19 or any other crisis.

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Summary of Findings, Future Research and Policy Recommendations, Conclusion

  • Jannatul Ferdous,
  • Maruf Ahmad

摘要

This chapter considers the key findings and policy recommendations, given the limitations imposed by the challenges in conducting fieldwork created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the dire need for the government to focus on reducing poverty at the moment due to the widespread food insecurity and the lack of coping mechanisms that followed as a result of the pandemic. The challenges being experienced among the disadvantaged segments of the population are further compounded by low levels of anxiety and uncertainty, poor maintenance of security, and weakened social and institutional support. This chapter will also explore the impact of COVID-19 on food and nutrition security, key issues being raised, food insecurity, poor coping strategies, and the overall lack of social and institutional support. This indicates the problems of the marginalized groups, the political influence on the selection of beneficiaries, and the need for a more effective and equitable support system. Gender discrimination is also present where female-headed households are at a disadvantageous position in certain contexts. Many respondents were worried about the distribution mechanism of the social protection scheme and often mentioned political interference and corruption as causes for their concern. These structural inequalities between the program’s activities could be further enhanced in their effectiveness when linked to citizens’ perceptions, as reported by the respondents. The options suggested in the last chapter provided the basis for preparing detailed policy recommendations for food and nutrition security and social protection, with the proviso for enhanced government allocation. They improved targeting, transparency, and accountability in the country’s safety nets. It advocates the formation of local committees, raising citizens’ awareness, and dynamic and inclusive databases capable of responding effectively to the impacts of COVID-19 or any other crisis.