CAUSES AND IMPACT OF FOOD INSECURITY IN SUDAN
Dr. Nasreldin ATIYA Rahamtalla
Department of Economics
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria
Email: nasratiya@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Food insecurity and hunger in Sudan have been far too common. Food insecurity has grown in Sudan during the last few decades and the size of food insecure population has increased. This paper attempts to shed light on the causes and the impact of food insecurity in Sudan. The paper relies heavily on secondary data. The paper finds that the main causes of food insecurity are natural hazards, conflict, population growth, Corruption and political instability, Cash crops dependence and Pests, livestock diseases and other agricultural problems. Food insecurity threatens lives of people and drives social and economic problems such as malnutrition, communal conflicts, low income and low productivity. It is recommended that, problems of climate change should be addressed and peace building and peacemaking are important for conflict elimination. Supportive agricultural policies and capacity building of local communities are essential for ensuring food security in Sudan.
Keywords: Causes, Impact, Food insecurity, Sudan.
