Food security as a political and methodological challenge: the integration of rational frameworks and cognitive interaction in shaping food policy

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to examine the institutional mechanisms for bridging the gap between science and policy in addressing food security challenges. The study substantiates the concept of cognitive-rational governance of food risks, which implies that every political action — from subsidies to import regulation — should be accompanied not only by analytical impact assessment but also by a program of cognitive adaptation that includes explanation, participation, and stakeholder engagement.