South Africa has enormous potential – good infrastructure, lots of natural resources, a stable government. Yet, more than 20 years on, the country is still struggling with the consequences of apartheid.
Agriculture is the most important sector of Somalia’s economy. Yet the country on the Horn of Africa is the biggest recipient of food aid in the world.
Fertile soils, valuable natural resources, species-rich forests – the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a lot to offer. The population, though, experiences nothing of this wealth.
Botswana is often described as a model African country; but its difficult geographical conditions present big challenges when it comes to food security.
Most of the population of Afghanistan lives in rural areas. However, making productive use of farmland is difficult as a result of war, inadequate infrastructure and an inconsistent climate.
India is on its way to industrialization, but hunger and poverty are widespread. In order to feed its growing population, the subcontinent has to promote agriculture sustainably.
Low yields, low income - Benin's small-scale farmers often cannot live from their jobs. More and more people are trying their luck in the city. Agriculture has potential.
Mali could substantially increase its food production, but low investments, climate change and political tensions are keeping the country from doing so.
