Feeding the Greater Horn of Eastern Africa

The report analyzes the food security situation in the Greater Horn of East Africa, focusing on drivers of food insecurity and potential solutions.

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The research method involved analyzing current weather conditions, climate change effects, land acquisitions, and conflict situations. It also included reviewing food security outlooks from the Famine Early Warning System and other relevant sources.

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The March 2010 report by the Society for International Development examines the critical issue of food security in the Greater Horn of East Africa. It identifies the main drivers of food insecurity, including current weather conditions, climate change, land acquisition by foreign entities, and conflict. The report provides a detailed outlook for food security in 2010 for countries within the region, such as Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It discusses the impact of droughts, high food prices, and the effects of conflict on vulnerable populations. Additionally, the report explores the phenomenon of the 'Great African Land Rush' where foreign countries and investors are acquiring large areas of arable land in Africa, raising concerns about the implications for local food security and sovereignty.

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Categories: Africa geographic scope | Djibouti geographic scope | English publication language | Ethiopia geographic scope | Greater Horn Of East Africa geographic scope | Kenya geographic scope | Somalia geographic scope | Sudan geographic scope | Tanzania geographic scope | Uganda geographic scope | african land rush | agricultural production | climate change | conflict | food | food aid | food insecurity | food prices | food security | humanitarian aid | land acquisition | malnutrition | weather conditions | worldwide food shortages