Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Ioana Mihaela BALAN, Monica OCNEAN, Bogdan Petru RADOI, Roger GAISE, Aisha SIMBIAT HUSSAINI, Andreea Letitia CATAN, Gina FINTINERU, Teodor Ioan TRASCA

The study analyses the impact of recent global crises on the agri-food systems from Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), exploring vulnerabilities generated by globalization, and to adopt glocalization principles as solution to increase resilience and sustainability. Through a comparative approach, the research identifies the main challenges, such as high dependence on imports, poor agricultural infrastructure, and significant post-harvest losses, and highlights the potential of traditional crops, such as cassava and sorghum, in reducing food insecurity. The study proposes measures for crop diversification, infrastructure investments, and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, adapted to local conditions, as well as the need for regional collaboration and international partnerships to reduce structural vulnerabilities, concluding that a balanced integration of globalization and glocalization, adapted to local specificities, is a solution to strengthen food security. This analysis contributes to understanding the interdependence between global and local factors, providing insights to develop more resilient agri-food systems.

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