The role of institutional quality in shaping inflation and food security dynamics in Africa

Key Points

• Food security is significantly affected by inflation rates, highlighting the complex relationship between economic stability and access to food.
• Sub-Saharan African nations with higher institutional quality experience lower inflation, promoting better food security outcomes.
• Analysis examines data from various African countries, emphasizing the critical role of governance structures in economic dynamics.
• Understanding these relationships may enable targeted interventions to improve food security based on institutional frameworks.