Effect of non-timber forest product (NTFP) on food security in Burkina Faso

Purpose This paper analyses the effects of NTFPs on food security in Burkina Faso. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses primary data randomly collected from 256 households. A Consolidated Approach Reporting Food Insecurity (CARI) was constructed as the dependent variable, and the ordered logistic model was used for regression. Findings The results show that short and medium marketing channels reduce household food insecurity. Practical implications The results suggest encouraging the development of short and medium marketing channels (generally local) by developing local markets, cooperatives and exchange platforms. Originality/value The novelty of this paper lies in the fact that it analyzes the link between NTFPs and food security through the types of NTFP marketing channels (short, medium and long). Peer review The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-01-2025-0101