Resource Title

Africa Human Development Report 2012: Towards a Food Secure Future

Summary

The 2012 Human Development Report for Africa explores why dehumanising hunger remains pervasive in the region, despite abundant agricultural resources, a favourable growing climate and rapid economic growth rates. It also emphasises that food security – the ability to consistently acquire enough calories and nutrients for a healthy and productive life – is essential for human development.

Resource Details

Author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Country of Publication: United States of America (USA)
Year: 2012
ISBN: 9789211263428
Page Count: 190

Intended Audiences: 12-15 Years, 16+ years, Adult and Community Settings, Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Transition Year, Youth Groups
Formats: Policy Document, Report, Research Document
Topics: Africa, Campaigns, Country Profiles, Economics, Farming, Food, Justice, Statistics

Description

The report argues that in order to boost food security, action needs to be taken in these 4 key areas:

Agricultural productivity (increasing this in sustainable ways can bolster food production and economic opportunities, thereby improving food availability and increasing purchasing power)
Nutrition
Access to food
Empowerment of the rural poor – especially women, and harnessing the power of information, innovation and markets can promote equitable allocation of food and resources within families and across communities.

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