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| Title: | FOOD SECURITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: EVIDENCE FROM THE "UNION ECONOMIQUE ET MONÉTAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE (UEMOA)" |
| Authors: | Koffi-Tessio, Egnonto M. |
| Issue Date: | 1998-09 |
| Abstract: | In Sub-Saharan Africa food security will remain a major issue as cereals production is
decreasing and their import prices are increasing. If food security involves food availability,
accessibility, stability and the utilization of food in a nutritious manner by households, it is
important to examine food production stability and consumption diversification as important
determinants of food security. This paper examines these relationships in the UEMOA
countries. The results indicate relatively stable food productions and weak consumption
diversification. As a result the food security levels in the union are overall moderate or low. Thus
agricultural policies should focus on existing and potential opportunities that enhance food
production and consumption diversification and competitiveness in the Union. |
| URI: | http://purl.umn.edu/54879 |
| Institution/Association: | Agrekon>Volume 37, Issue 3, September 1998 |
| Total Pages: | 16 |
| From Page: | 296 |
| To Page: | 311 |
| Collections: | Volume 37, Issue 3, September 1998
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