Global Food Security Index 2021: Jordan

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What is the definition of food security?

Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

When was the first Global Food Security Index (GFSI) published?

2012

Which of the following are categories of food security used to determine the Global Food Security Index?

Access to Health Care

Affordability (correct)

Availability (correct)

Quality and Safety (correct)

Natural Resources and Resilience (correct)

What does "Food Affordability" measure?

The ability of consumers to purchase food, their vulnerability to price shocks and the presence of programs and policies to support customers when shocks occur. Signup and view all the answers

What does "Food Availability" measure?

The sufficiency of the national food supply, the risk of supply disruption, national capacity to disseminate food and research efforts to expand agricultural output Signup and view all the answers

What does "Quality and Safety" measure?

The variety and nutritional quality of average diets, as well as the safety of food Signup and view all the answers

What does "Natural Resources and Resilience" measure?

A country's exposure to the impacts of climate change; its susceptibility to natural resource risks; and how the country is adapting to these risks Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest food security ranking?

Ireland Signup and view all the answers

What is Jordan's score on the Global Food Security Index?

64.6 Signup and view all the answers

What is Jordan's ranking in the "Natural Resources and Resilience" category?

36th Signup and view all the answers

What is Jordan's ranking in the "Affordability" category?

42nd Signup and view all the answers

What is Jordan's ranking in the "Quality and Safety" category?

64th Signup and view all the answers

Jordan has shown a significant improvement in its global food security ranking from 2020 to 2021.

True Signup and view all the answers

In which two categories of the Global Food Security Index does Jordan excel?

Natural Resources and Resilience, Affordability Signup and view all the answers

In which categories of the Global Food Security Index does Jordan need to improve?

Availability and Quality & Safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative launched by King Abdullah II to improve economic modernization?

Economic Modernization Vision Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the economic drivers outlined in the "Economic Modernization Vision"?

Tourism and Hospitality Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the initiatives proposed by experts to improve food security in Jordan?

The establishment of a specialized food security governing body, the establishment of a national food security research center, the establishment of a food data intelligence system, reform agriculture and livestock regulations and policies, encourage modernization and innovation of the agricultural sector and expand the use of modern technologies, provide Agri education and vocational training for farmers' upskilling, support investment projects, AgTech, and R&D in FoodTech. Signup and view all the answers

The initiatives aimed at improving Jordan's food security are expected to lead to improvements only in the food availability category.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a key area of focus in terms of the "Quality and Safety" category, based on information from the text?

Promoting awareness regarding a healthy and balanced diet across the kingdom. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

2021 Global Food Security Index: Jordan

The 2021 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) was published for 113 countries
The index assesses food security using four categories: affordability, availability, quality and safety, and natural resources and resilience, covering 58 indicators
Food security is defined as the consistent availability of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food, for all people
Jordan ranked 49th globally and 7th in the Arab region
Jordan scored 84.0 on the index
For the natural resources and resilience category, Jordan ranked 36th globally, and first among Arab countries
For the affordability category, Jordan ranked 42nd globally and 3rd among Arab countries
For the quality and safety category, Jordan ranked 64th globally, and 9th among Arab countries
For the availability category, Jordan ranked 64th globally, and 9th among Arab countries
Jordan showed significant improvement from 2020, increasing its ranking from 62nd to 49th in 2021
Ireland topped the index with a score of 84.0, while Burundi scored 34.7, coming in last
Qatar ranked 24th with 73.6 points, topping the Arab countries
The document includes data for the four categories for several countries across the globe, including Jordan, along with ranking and scores
The document highlighted some policy measures and relevant initiatives to further improve Jordan's ranking on the global index
The objectives of the report are to assess Jordan's performance on the Global Food Security Index and to suggest policy measures for improvement

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This quiz explores the 2021 Global Food Security Index, focusing on Jordan's performance among 113 countries. Delve into the four categories of food security: affordability, availability, quality, and natural resources. Discover how Jordan ranked globally and within the Arab region, along with its significant improvements from the previous year.