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Food security in Southern Africa: Causes and responses from across the region
18 March 2003, Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria
A meeting hosted by the Southern African Regional Poverty Network in collaboration with CARE International and the French Institute of South Africa
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Of the blocks but at the back of the pack
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Ten years of peace and stability
- Two presidential and national elections, one municipal election, no major civil disturbance
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Donor confidence
- HIPIC, and enhanced HIPIC
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Growth:
- GDP. 1999, 7.5% 2000-2004, 7.7%
- Agricultural production : 56%-78% - : Food aid less than 5% of total food – at height of war up to 80% of food requirements,
- Mega-projects, Mozal, Sena Sugar
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170 of 173 countries – UNDP Development Report 2002
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Extremely poor however you measure: 67% absolute poverty
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Nearly 13% HIV/AIDS nationally. Up to 25% on main transport corridors.
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