In this paper, a detailed evaluation of the food security situation in Africa will be attempted, highlighting the limitations faced by the continent. Food security has been defined by the United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security as the means through which all people have physical, social and economic access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food at all times . Food is a basic need along with clothing and shelter in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Goal Number 2 which aims at ending hunger, achieving food security as well as improving nutrition . Research shows existence of a correlation between food secure countries and political stability. The more a nation is politically stable the more food secure it is . On the other hand, food insecurity can be defined as a circumstance when people lack adequate physical and economic access to safe and nutritious food for a healthy and productive life . Hereafter, forms of food security affecting Africa and the factors responsible for this insecurity in Africa will be discussed. This will be followed by an evaluation of at least five (5) policies that could be used to ameliorate the situation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Forms of Food Insecurity
- Barriers to Africa's Food Security
- War and Political Instability
- Urbanization and Rural-urban Migration
- Population Growth
- Poor Agricultural Sector Policies
- Climate Change
- Policies That Can Alleviate Food Insecurity in Africa
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to critically analyze the food security situation in Africa, highlighting the challenges faced by the continent. The focus is on identifying the various forms of food insecurity present in Africa and examining the key barriers to achieving food security. The paper concludes by exploring policy options that can be implemented to mitigate food insecurity and improve the food security situation in Africa.
- Food Security in Africa
- Forms of Food Insecurity
- Barriers to Food Security
- Policy Options for Food Security
- Impact of Conflict and Displacement on Food Security
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction defines food security according to the United Nations' Committee on World Food Security and highlights the correlation between food security and political stability. The chapter also introduces the different forms of food insecurity affecting Africa, setting the stage for the subsequent discussion.
The chapter on Forms of Food Insecurity explores the three main categories of food insecurity as defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): acute, occasional, and chronic food insecurity. The chapter highlights the link between food insecurity and childhood mortality, particularly due to chronic hunger and malnutrition.
The chapter titled "Barriers to Africa's Food Security" delves into five key limitations hindering the attainment of food security in Africa: war and political instability, migration and urbanization, population growth, poor agricultural sector policies, and climate change.
The chapter on "Policies That Can Alleviate Food Insecurity in Africa" analyzes various policies that could be implemented to mitigate the food insecurity situation in the continent. These policies may include addressing conflict, managing migration, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include food security, food insecurity, Africa, conflict, displacement, migration, urbanization, population growth, agricultural sector, climate change, and policy options.
- Citation du texte
- Mbogo Wa Wambui (Auteur), 2020, Food Security. A Critical Examination if Challenges in Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1130305
