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A Comparative Public Policy Analysis: Food Insecurity Initiatives in Iceland and Maine

Victoria Forkus University of Southern Maine

Maine Plan to End Hunger by 2030

"Food Insecurity in Maine is more common, more severe, and happens at higher incomes than elsewhere in New England and the U.S" - MPEH by 2030

Key Facts & Figures

• Based on 2020 USDA data, 11.4% of Maine households are food insecure - 153,000 people.
• Food insecurity is a symptom of poverty - an indicator of economic well-being
• There is a clearly defined equity gap; disproportionately impacting distinct communities
• Identified lack of political and public will to address the root causes
• Includes five strategic goals and associated sub-goals

Iceland's Comprehensive Food Policy - 2030

"As health and well-being depend on access to food, Icelend believes it is responsible for ensuring food security for all its inhabitants."

Key Facts and Figures

• In 2021, Iceland had the lowest poverty rate in the OECD - 4.9%
• Since 2000, only 2.5% of the population faces food insecurity (Borgen Project)
• The policy is focused on addressing future challenges with the national food system
• 31- step action plan across five focus areas (value creation, consumers, image and food security, the environment, and public health)
• Themes of enhancing sustainable practices and future innovations

Define the Problem

Past State

Iceland

• State of Food Insecurity pre - 2021
• Existing policies - reactive vs. proactive approaches
• Context around food access and culture

People/Demographics

Rates of food insecurity among specific populations - identifying trends in the data

Proposed Outline

Sustainability Practices

Current State

• Food security and self-sufficiency
• Energy consumption and creation

• State of food insecurity in 2024
• Measurable outcomes and established performance metrics
• Existing resources/inputs

Maine

Economic FActors

• The food economy (exports and imports)
• Agricultural outputs
• The Blue economy & aquacultural outputs

Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) Framework

Incorporating the Triple Bottom Line & The Blue Economy

• Step 1: Empirical observations of past and present events
• Step 2: Determine Physical/Material Conditions; goods and services produced and the connection to the policy
• Step 3: Analyze community attributes and policy-oriented strategies, actions, and outcomes
• Step 4: Identify Rules-In-Use and the relationship to elements in the action-arena

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Source: https://ostromworkshop.indiana.edu/pdf/teaching/iad-for-policy-applications.pdf

Develop and Refine Initial Idea

Tentative Timeline

Investigate, Research, Explore available data

• Request for support identifying reputable data dashboards for Iceland and navigating government website

• Accessing a fully translated version of the Icelandic comprehensive food policy
• Reputable policy think-tanks and research hubs focused on this topic in Iceland - recommendations requested

Collaborate Across Cohort

Document Findings

Attend ACA and Present Key Learnings

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