African Governments and international donors are focused on improving the region’s ability to grow food to mitigate projected long-term deterioration in food security. An ERS study shows that improving grain yields is the key to reducing food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Investment...

Low-income households that receive maximum food assistance benefits usually can afford a healthy diet; others may have more difficulty.

Economic downturn reduces import capacity and heightens food insecurity in developing countries.