A particular attention has been given to the relationship between food security and migration. However, an overly simplistic interpretation of this nexus – i.e. investing in agriculture and rural development will significantly reduce migration from rural areas – risks instrumentalising development cooperation for ‘securitarian’ purposes instead of pursuing genuine objectives for food and nutrition security (FNS) and rural development. the paper presents the limitations of an overly simplified conception of the FNS migration nexus, clarifies the characteristics of this nexus, frames the debates and provides recommandations for further work around ARD and migration interventions.
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