Public resources on the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Security agenda from 2000 to 2022
Author Information
Author(s): Martins Milena Corrêa, Machado Mick Lennon, Hinnig Patrícia de Fragas, Machado Patrícia Maria de Oliveira, Gabriel Cristine Garcia
Primary Institution: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Hypothesis
What is the trend of federal public resources invested in the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Security agenda from 2000 to 2022?
Conclusion
Public investment in Brazil's Food and Nutrition Security agenda has been increasing, but there are fluctuations in certain years and a concentration of resources in specific areas.
Supporting Evidence
- Investment in Food and Nutrition Security has shown an upward trend over two decades.
- Despite increased funding, hunger remains a significant issue in Brazil.
- Two-thirds of the budget is focused on access to food, highlighting a need for more equitable investment.
Takeaway
The government has been spending more money on food security in Brazil, but it's not enough to stop hunger from coming back.
Methodology
A time series study analyzing federal public resources from a publicly accessible system on planning and budget.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in budget allocation and execution due to political and economic influences.
Limitations
The study did not analyze funding across different administrations of the federal government.
Participant Demographics
Federal public resources related to Food and Nutrition Security in Brazil.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Confidence Interval
10.1 (8.6; 11.7)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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