Erina Iwasaki

Professor

French Studies

This paper was presented as part of the panel session “Revisited Food Insecurities and Vulnerabilities in the Middle East and North Africa: Three Cases from Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia” at the 15th Asian Federation of Middle East Studies Associations (AFMA) Conference, “Towards an Optimal Framework for Middle East Studies: Asian and Middle Eastern Perspectives in an Era of Global Challenges” (December 7–8, 2024, Doshisha University).

This study investigates food insecurity in Egypt through the lens of dependency and vulnerability, with a particular focus on household coping strategies. As one of the world’s largest wheat importers, Egypt is highly susceptible to global market disruptions, especially due to its dependence on imports from Russia and Ukraine. Using household income and expenditure survey data, the research identifies key factors contributing to household vulnerability and examines how coping mechanisms vary across regions and socioeconomic groups. The study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of food insecurity in Egypt and the adaptive responses of its population.