What can be done to help countries like Niger to prepare for future droughts?
It’s crucial to help communities build up their livelihoods so that they’ll be more resilient to droughts in the future. We can also help to build “safety nets” that protect people from going hungry when harvests fail or prices rise unexpectedly. Long-term, higher agricultural output and lower population growth would make these crises less likely. But that means improving living conditions in rural areas and providing farmers with access to water, credit, education and healthcare.
