Evaluating the Impact of Large-Scale Agricultural Investments on Household Food Security Using an Endogenous Switching Regression Model

This study set out to estimate the effects of large-scale agricultural investments (LSAIs) on household food security in one community each Kenya, Madagascar and Mozambique. An endogenous switching regression model was adopted control for a possible selection bias due unobserved factors. It found that households with members employed by investment companies were more likely larger headed younger migrant males holding smaller plots fewer livestock than non-engaged households. The results confirmed presence both positive negative bias. In general, showed member an LSAI enjoyed better security, higher dietary diversity, consumption scores adequate provisioning. Households without could also enjoy these benefits should LSAIs employ their members. However, seasonal nature low wages paid may only support purchase not facilitate savings significantly improve security.