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Lena Bassermann

Programme Lead Agriculture

Lena has more than 12 years' experience as a researcher, policy adviser and campaigner focusing on, among other topics, agroecology, food justice, and international agricultural policy. She has previously worked with German NGOs Welthungerhilfe and INKOTA, and the German parliament. Lena holds a MA degree in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Mainz.

Lena Bassermann
Kwa nini mabadiliko ya mfumo wa chakula wa mijini yanahitaji mtazamo wa ufeministi

Article

Kwa nini mabadiliko ya mfumo wa chakula wa mijini yanahitaji mtazamo wa ufeministi

This paper advocates for transforming urban food systems by recognising the crucial role of women in enhancing food security, particularly in marginalised communities.

Written by Nicole Paganini, Zayaan Khan, Joanne Harding, Violet Shivutse, Nomonde Buthelezi, Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi, William Onura

Published on Oct 17, 2024

Kutheni utshintsho lwemisebenzi yokuveliswa kuye ekutyiweni kokutya ezidolophini kufuna indlela yabaxhasi nabaxhobisa abasetyhini

Article

Kutheni utshintsho lwemisebenzi yokuveliswa kuye ekutyiweni kokutya ezidolophini kufuna indlela yabaxhasi nabaxhobisa abasetyhini

This paper advocates for transforming urban food systems by recognising the crucial role of women in enhancing food security, particularly in marginalised communities.

Written by Nicole Paganini, Zayaan Khan, Joanne Harding, Violet Shivutse, Nomonde Buthelezi, Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi, William Onura

Published on Oct 17, 2024

Why urban food system transformation requires a feminist approach

Article

Why urban food system transformation requires a feminist approach

This paper advocates for transforming urban food systems by recognising the crucial role of women in enhancing food security, particularly in marginalised communities.

Written by Nicole Paganini, Zayaan Khan, Joanne Harding, Violet Shivutse, Nomonde Buthelezi, Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi, William Onura

Published on Oct 17, 2024

Krisenpuffer gegen Inflation. Öffentliche Nahrungsmittelspeicher zur Preisstabilisierung und ihr Beitrag zur Transformation der Ernährungssysteme

Policy Brief

Krisenpuffer gegen Inflation. Öffentliche Nahrungsmittelspeicher zur Preisstabilisierung und ihr Beitrag zur Transformation der Ernährungssysteme

In den letzten Jahren haben stark steigende Lebensmittelpreise zur globalen Ernährungskrise beigetragen und die Inflation vorangetrieben. Der Aufbau von Nahrungsmittelspeichern bildet ein Mittel, um Preise zu stabilisieren und die Inflation zu begrenzen.

Written by Lena Bassermann (TMG Research), Lena Luig (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung), Jan Urhahn (Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung)

Published on Jun 20, 2024

Buffer Stocks Against Inflation. Public Food Stocks for Price Stabilisation and their Contribution to the Transformation of Food Systems

Policy Brief

Buffer Stocks Against Inflation. Public Food Stocks for Price Stabilisation and their Contribution to the Transformation of Food Systems

In recent years, rapidly increasing food prices have contributed to the global food crisis and contributed to inflation. The development of food stocks is an instrument to stabilize prices and limit inflation.

Written by Lena Bassermann (TMG Research), Lena Luig (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung), Jan Urhahn (Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung)

Published on Jun 20, 2024

The Right to Food in South Africa and Kenya

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The Right to Food in South Africa and Kenya

An opinion brief from the Urban Food Futures programme examining the Right to Food policy implementation in South Africa and Kenya as a response to persistent food insecurity

Written by Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi

Published on Sep 20, 2023

Cape Town’s Food and Nutrition Crisis: Crafting systemic responses to systemic challenges

Report

Cape Town’s Food and Nutrition Crisis: Crafting systemic responses to systemic challenges

Highlights of policy event held from 18-19 November 2022 in Cape Town.

Written by Luke Metelerkamp, Lena Bassermann, Nicole Paganini

Published on Feb 10, 2023

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