What are the reasons for this repetitive cycle of food shortages in West Africa region?
Since 1974 the region had faced cyclical droughts resulting in food shortages. But in countries where governments have taken decisive long terms action, food shortages are not as serious as in Niger or Chad. A stronger commitment from regional and international governments and donors to re-invest heavily in the agricultural sector is needed to tackle deep causes of this crisis. Africans Head of States committed to invest at least 10% of their national budget to agricultural sector in Maputo in 2003. They need to be supported by international community to achieve it.
