Amidst a host of socio-economic and humanitarian crises brought about by the greatest health crisis of the last century, the COVID-19 pandemic has added another dire problem to the planet’s unending human struggles: uncontrolled hunger. The UN and its agencies reported that in 2022 alone, between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger, an increase of 122 million compared to 2019, before the pandemic. This rise in hunger stems from various factors, including job losses, displacement, geopolitical conflicts, food inflation, and a host of other economic challenges. While these challenges are largely economic, there are alternative ways to tackle them through non-economic solutions. It is essential to recognise that economic challenges do not always require purely economic solutions. Socio-political and economic strategies are undoubtedly critical, but we must move beyond conventional thinking to embrace innovative approaches. Africa, in particular, has been severely affected, with the UN estimating in 2024 that economic challenges such as currency devaluations, soaring inflation, stagnating production, and trade barriers have exacerbated the food crisis, impacting ordinary people across the region. However, Africa also holds tremendous potential for the future of agri-food production. For instance, wheat and maize are among the most critical agricultural crops in […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
