Economics of Agriculture, Year 67, No. 4, 2020, (pp. 1191-1204), Belgrade The analysis of individual indicators of GFSI, i.e. food security performed at the level
of the Republic of Serbia and neighbouring countries shows that, most often, same
indicators (with values above 75.0) contribute to the improvement of food system and
food security of Serbia and all neighbouring countries.
Two indicators can be singled out as the most significant weaknesses of Serbian food
system in 2019: public expenditure on agricultural research and development and gross
domestic product per capita expressed in purchasing power parity. These indicators are
also the worst indicators of food security in all analyzed neighbouring countries.
Faster economic development of the country, higher public expenditures on agricultural
research and development and innovation necessary to increase agricultural
productivity and reduce harmful effects on the environment can significantly improve
the food system, quality and food safety in Serbia. Additionally, recommendations and
national nutrition guides, as well as plans and food strategies can also contribute to the
improvement of Serbian position comparing to neighbouring countries.
Acknowledgements The paper is a part of the research conducted within the contract on the implementation
and financing of scientific research work in 2020 between the Faculty of Agriculture in
Belgrade and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of
the Republic of Serbia, contract number: 451-03-68/2020-14/200116.
Conflict of interests The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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