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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
KERMAN UNIV MEDICAL SCIENCES
DOI: 10.34172/ijhpm.2022.7382
Keywords
Power; Food Systems; Food Policy; Sustainability; Inequity; Transparency
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This commentary reflects upon the study findings and emphasizes the importance of power dynamics in transforming food systems. The role of power dynamics in relationships between food system actors, socio-economic political context, and policy coherence are discussed. Neglecting power dynamics can hinder food system transformation, as illustrated by the example of the 2021 United Nations Food System Summit.
A paradigm shift is required to transform food systems, so they are more equitable, environmentally friendly, and healthy. This requires acknowledging which factors change or maintain the status quo. In this commentary, we reflect upon the Cervantes et al. study findings and discuss the role of power dynamics in transforming food systems. This is directly relevant to Mexico in terms of i) relationships between food system actors; ii) the role of socio-economic political context; and iii) opportunities for policy coherence and transformative food systems approaches. We suggest that the power dynamics that drive the food produced, sold, and consumed should be recognised in all (inter)national governance decision-making. The 2021 United Nations Food System Summit ??? when interest groups were perceived to overly influence the summit proceedings ??? is an example of how neglecting the role of power dynamics can undermine and slow food system transformation.
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