The elimination of food insecurity in the Horn of Africa

A strategy for concerted government and UN agency action

SUMMARY REPORT





Contents

Preface

FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA

The scale and impact of food insecurity

The underlying causes of food insecurity

Food insecurity in rural areas

The supporting environment

A LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR FOOD SECURITY

A framework for action

Broadening opportunities for sustainable livelihoods

Protecting the most needy

Creating an enabling environment

FROM FRAMEWORK TO ACTION

Towards a commitment to food security

Country Food Security Programmes

Formulating and implementing CFSPs

A Regional Food Security Programme

The way ahead

Starting the process