Effects of market reform on access to food by low-income households : evidence from four countries in Eastern and Southern Africa

This report highlights conclusions from the study which have broader implications for targeting vulnerable groups. There appear to be major opportunities to promote household food security through the use of self-targeting. By further promoting the performance of private production, distribution, and processing systems featuring self-targeted commodities, low income consumers can rely to a greater extent on the market for their food needs, thereby reducing the magnitude of resources required for targeting the needy through centrally administered food assistance programs.