FAO assesses that globally 45 countries, including 34 in Africa and 9 in Asia, are in need of external assistance for food. Conflicts and climate-related shocks are critical factors underpinning the high levels of severe food insecurity. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated vulnerabilities and resulted in increased humanitarian needs.
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- Cite this content as
- FAO. 2021. Crop Prospects and Food Situation - Quarterly Global Report No. 1, March 2021. Rome.
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3672en
- ISBN
- 978-92-5-134070-7
- Pages
- #46 p.
- Published in
- Rome, Italy
- Serial Title
- Crop Prospects and Food Situation
- Series number
- No. 1/2021