Understanding the conceptual frameworks and methods of the food–energy–water nexus at the household level for development-oriented policy support: a systematic review

Abstract This paper undertakes a systematic review of the literature to understand current trends in food–energy–water (FEW) nexus for development-oriented policy support. The follows three steps: (a) bibliometric analysis FEW research, (b) content and (c) development framework that fills existing gaps research. found approaches have gained ground academia as resource management tool guide; however, process does not robust conceptualization. focus on national, regional, international scales sectors’ interactions. Further, these underline processes, which been researched detail, including synergies tradeoffs. However, research has adequately explored social factors form part nexus, especially at local household scale. Factors such gender dynamics ownership, work roles different scales, incomes, culture are essential components yet be Most frameworks overemphasize models quantitative measurement processes while paying limited attention aspects. Still, aspects crucial, scale; therefore, overcome gaps, this proposes scale includes socio-economic determinants.