Events

CHAIRPERSON

Assoc Prof Jamie Davidson, Asia Research Institute, and Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore

ABSTRACT

The Hunger Report: An In-Depth Look at Food Insecurity in Singapore was the first nationally representative study conducted in 2020 on the not so visible issue of food insecurity in Singapore. The study documented the extent, severity, causes and consequences of food insecurity in the country. Additionally, it revealed the barriers to effective food assistance and made recommendations that may help tackle this issue in a systemic way.

Building on the work of Hunger Report of 2020, the authors embarked on the first intervention study of its kind in Singapore in 2022, delving into how the food situation of previously identified food-insecure households has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through surveys, Hunger Report II reveals the impact COVID-19 has had on a small sample of food-insecure families in Singapore. The authors also administered a Needs Toolkit to understand the unique needs and preferences of each food-insecure household. They then explored the impact of autonomy in food support through an intervention element in the study.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dalvin Sidhu serves as Senior Programme Manager at the Lien Centre for Social Innovation. Her research interests center around advocating for vulnerable groups in Singapore. With a background in political science at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, she possesses advanced analytical skills, particularly in comprehending components of complex problems and synthesizing themes from intricate issues. Recently, she has been actively involved in expanding upon prior work to deepen and broaden the understanding of issues concerning vulnerable groups, with a specific focus on impact assessments.

Tania Nagpaul is Senior Lecturer in the S R Nathan School of Human Development at Singapore University of Social Sciences. Tania has over 15 years of teaching and research experience at premier institutes of higher learning in Singapore. She believes in using education as a tool for positive social impact. Tania holds a PhD in psychology from Nanyang Technological University and joined the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at Singapore Management University upon graduation and spearheaded the research initiatives of the centre. Tania gained rich experience in qualitative and quantitative research through her projects on socially relevant issues in Singapore. Her current research interest centers around the impact of diversity education in university settings.

REGISTRATION

Registration is closed, and instructions on how to participate in this hybrid talk has been sent out to registered attendees. Please write to ziqi@nus.edu.sg if you would like to attend the event.