Food security refers to the access that people have to food sources, or their ability to use these food sources. It is the availability of adequate food supplies in the entire world or a region, and usually looks into the supply of food that exists. Food security exists when all
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How inflation affects the economy and you
On news websites, when you click on the business section, you might find updates on the level of inflation. But what is it and how does it affect me? Inflation is the change in the overall price level. It is usually positive. An annual inflation rate of 2% means that,
Is it right for politicians to change the law to stay in power?
WHAT IS A CONSTITUTION? A constitution is a set of principles, values and ideas upon which countries are created and supported in legal form. Constitutions contain many articles relating to different aspects of how a country should be run. The specific feature in many African constitutions that I will be
How the African Union is helping Africa’s economy
THE AFRICAN UNION’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK The African Economic Community (AEC) is an organization under the African Union that exists to govern the economic interactions that take place within the AU. It aims to create economic stability and promote economic growth and development. This is being done through the efforts of
Business vs. environment – what we can learn from the Serengeti road
There have been long ongoing battles between the Tanzania government and African conservationists over the creation of a highway through Serengeti National Park. Previous proposals were stopped by public protest. However, construction has begun on the Arusha-Musoma highway that cuts directly through the reserve. This has been very controversial. Led
Transparency and tackling corruption
THE NATURE OF CORRUPTION Corruption across Africa takes place in many forms. In any case, whether it is bribery on a small scale or top-level political embezzlement (theft of public funds), corruption serves to the detriment of all societies in which it happens. Bribery is exceptionally common across the African
How to establish a seedbank in your community
THE UTILITY OF A SEEDBANK Community seedbanks can empower farmers to use, exchange and conserve plant varieties. This helps to improve livelihoods and food security for the local population. This article will cover the six key steps to setting up a seedbank for your local community. STEP 1: COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
Free trade and the African market
Countries today are importing (buying) and exporting (selling) goods from each other more than ever before. This is because of an increase in “free trade.” If a country chooses to increase free trade, they are removing barriers that are stopping trade between countries. Types of trade barriers include quotas and
The benefits of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for renewable energy in Africa
These are exciting times for the renewable energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Governments are showing a willingness to find sustainable solutions to their energy problems. The technology that lies behind solar, wind, and hydropower is improving very fast. The possibility for growth in the sector is enormous. Hopefully, a large
The agricultural potential of Africa
Agriculture and farming is the largest economic sector in Africa making up about 15% of total output. However, Africa has a growing population with a large demand for food. While the agricultural sector is large, there are still many improvements that can be made. African agriculture has the potential to
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