Food security
Food Security is a fundamental human right, however, millions of people in southern Africa continue to be affected by chronic food shortages. The potential of smallholder agricultural producers to contribute to food security particularly for the most vulnerable is an major area that requires significant investment. This policy brief looks at the factors constraining the productivity of small holders farmers to achieve food security for poor households and communities as a contribution to poverty eradication in southern Africa. This brief examines characteristics of the region in terms of poverty, the state of food security in the region and current factors that limit small holder farmers capacity to produce more food in a sustainable way. It also identifies key policy areas for attention and makes recommendations to address policy gaps.
Food Security is a fundamental human right, however, millions of people in southern Africa continue to be affected by chronic food shortages....