20 Questions
What percentage of the global population does the Sub-Saharan Africa region account for?
13%
What is the projected share of the global population for Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050?
22%
How much has the percentage of undernourishment been reduced from 1990-92 to 2014-16 in the Sub-Saharan Africa region?
10%
What has been attributed to slow progress towards food security in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Political instability and civil strife
What has tempered growth rates in African economies according to the text?
Recent decrease in agricultural commodity prices, lower demand from China, and currency depreciation
Which form of producer support targeting improved productivity has been employed in some countries such as Zambia and Malawi?
Fertilizer subsidy programs
What factor has been identified as a constraining factor to the development of the agricultural sector in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Lack of stability in the political and policy framework
What has been a recurring issue in many African countries, posing a particular risk to the food security of poor households?
High domestic food price volatility
What has resulted in rising imports for food commodities such as wheat, rice, and poultry in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Production growth failing to keep pace with demand
What is considered as an important consideration for the implementation of fertilizer subsidy programs?
Transparent target prices aligned with import and export parity levels
What percentage of Africa's working population is employed in agriculture?
About 60%
What type of farming has agriculture been largely confined to in many countries?
Subsistence farming
What is a characteristic of the inefficient system of shifting cultivation mentioned in the text?
Temporary cultivation with simple methods
What are the main activities of horticulture in agriculture?
Cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants
What kind of weather conditions are required for growing summer season crops?
Warm and dry weather
Which region is projected to become the most populous geographic region in the world by the end of this century?
Asia
What is the current population of Africa?
Around 1.4 billion
What is the primary reason for the shifting consumer preferences toward more convenient foods in urban areas of Africa?
Accelerating share of the population living in urban areas
Which continent is expected to witness a significant rise in imports for food commodities such as wheat, rice, and poultry?
Africa
What is the projected population of Africa by the end of this century according to the United Nations?
3.4 billion
Learn about the population and undernourishment challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for over 950 million people. Explore the projections for population increase and the persistent challenge of undernourishment in the region.
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