Causing Hunger

An overview of the food crisis in Africa

Briefing Paper

Published: Jul 24, 2006

Publication Summary

This Oxfam report warns that the average number of food emergencies in Africa has nearly tripled since the mid 1980s. The report argues that food aid-led emergency interventions are often only a partial solution, and that increased long-term support of agriculture, infrastructure, and social safety nets in vulnerable countries is vital.

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