The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.
The report says African economies have registered "impressive growth rates".
But it says sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain its present economic resurgence unless it eliminates the hunger that affects nearly a quarter of its people.
The situation affects children in particular, with 40% of African children aged under five malnourished.
See full Article.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
UNDP: Africa must boost food output to maintain growth
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.
The report says African economies have registered "impressive growth rates".
But it says sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain its present economic resurgence unless it eliminates the hunger that affects nearly a quarter of its people.
The situation affects children in particular, with 40% of African children aged under five malnourished.
See full Article.
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