Table 3 Categorizing the Middle East studies on the food insecurity domains in the COVID-19pandemic

Countries

Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen

Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates

Conducted by

WFP, Word Bank, IFAD, IFPRI, FAO, IOM, Care

Researchers from the country

Study method

Qualitative and quantitative methods using primary and secondary data

Cross-sectional analysis through an online survey using FI measuring questionnaires

Findings

Reduced production, processing, and distribution sub-systems

A rise in food prices

Lower access to required energy and nutrients

Food supplies are relatively unaffected

Less food price increase

Reduced wages and Loss of income affects the most vulnerable

A rush toward supermarkets and stocking