The elimination of food insecurity in the Horn of Africa

A strategy for concerted government and UN agency action
FINAL REPORT
30 September 2000




Contents



Explanatory note

Preface

Abbreviations

Executive summary

1. FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND ITS CAUSES

The scale and impact of food insecurity

The underlying causes of food insecurity

The causes of food insecurity in rural areas

The supporting environment

Conclusions

2. ELEMENTS OF A LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR FOOD SECURITY

The basic premises

Proposed strategy and framework for action

1. Broadening opportunities for sustainable livelihoods

2. Protecting the most needy

3. Creating an enabling environment for reducing food insecurity and poverty

3. FROM FRAMEWORK TO ACTION

Towards a commitment to food security

Country Food Security Programmes

Formulating Country Food Security Programmes

Implementing Country Food Security Programmes

A Regional Food Security Programme

Strengthening the role of the UN agencies

The way ahead

Starting the process

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