The Law’s Role in Ensuring Food Security for the population: the case of rice agriculture in Madagascar

Abstract

Madagascar is considered one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. It is among the ten hotspots of global biological diversity and is home to approximately 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. In Madagascar, rice is of particular importance as it is both the staple food of the population and the country’s leading agricultural production in terms of volume. Nonetheless, food security is still a challenge for the country. This article provides the law’s role in ensuring food security for the population.