Exploring the Interconnectedness of Income Inequality, Food Security, and Global Hunger

Ruen Apondar Sabando; Francis Ann  Redublado Sy; Don Eliseo  Lucero-Prisno III

doi:10.18502/jnfs.v10i3.19233

Ruen Apondar Sabando Research, Innovation and Extension Services, Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Francis Ann Redublado Sy Research, Innovation and Extension Services, Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III Research, Innovation and Extension Services, Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines;

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jnfs.v10i3.19233

Keywords: Food security; Income inequality; Hunger

Abstract

This letter to the editor critically engages with the article “Agriculture-Based Food-Producing Countries Are Less Secure in Food” by Aktar and Islam (2025). It highlights the paradox that nations with high agricultural output often struggle with food security, emphasizing technological advancements in developed countries as a mitigating factor. The letter suggests integrating Global Hunger Index (GHI) and Gini Coefficient to provide a more comprehensive analysis of food security and income inequality. These metrics could strengthen the study’s insights by addressing structural barriers that limit food access and exacerbate disparities, reinforcing the need for inclusive policies to achieve global food security.