Rabat - Morocco has made notable progress in its efforts to combat hunger, now ranking 48th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), published by Germany’s Welt Hunger Hilfe.
This improvement reflects the country’s commitment to food security, but the global situation remains critical, with many regions still struggling to make meaningful progress.
The GHI report reveals that 42 countries face “severe” or ”alarming” hunger levels, with overall global efforts to reduce hunger stagnating since 2016.
Despite Morocco’s advancement, the report warns that more than half of the countries analyzed are not on track to achieve low hunger levels by 2030. At the current pace, the world may not reach the UN’s Zero Hunger goal until 2160.
Morocco’s rise in the index is linked to the country’ agricultural policies and development strategies aimed at improving food production and distribution.
Initiatives such as the Green Morocco Plan and the Generation Green program have focused on modernizing agriculture, enhancing rural development, and promoting sustainability.
These efforts, combined with better water resource management, have contributed to the country’s progress in reducing hunger.
However, the report highlights that global food security remains fragile. Armed conflicts, particularly in Gaza, have exacerbated hunger crises, with many regions experiencing worsening food insecurity.
In Gaza, nearly the entire population is facing a severe food shortage, marking the most significant food crisis there in 20 years.
Across Africa, 20 countries are listed among those facing the most serious hunger crises, with Burundi and South Sudan experiencing some of the highest levels.
In these regions, conflict and climate impacts such as droughts and floods have worsened the situation, contributing to widespread malnutrition and food shortages.
Countries like Somalia, Chad, and Madagascar are also grappling with similar challenges, as recurring climate shocks further strain food systems.
While Morocco has made gains, the broader African continent continues to struggle with systemic food insecurity, driven by a combination of conflict, economic instability, and climate change.
This improvement reflects the country’s commitment to food security, but the global situation remains critical, with many regions still struggling to make meaningful progress.
The GHI report reveals that 42 countries face “severe” or ”alarming” hunger levels, with overall global efforts to reduce hunger stagnating since 2016.
Despite Morocco’s advancement, the report warns that more than half of the countries analyzed are not on track to achieve low hunger levels by 2030. At the current pace, the world may not reach the UN’s Zero Hunger goal until 2160.
Morocco’s rise in the index is linked to the country’ agricultural policies and development strategies aimed at improving food production and distribution.
Initiatives such as the Green Morocco Plan and the Generation Green program have focused on modernizing agriculture, enhancing rural development, and promoting sustainability.
These efforts, combined with better water resource management, have contributed to the country’s progress in reducing hunger.
However, the report highlights that global food security remains fragile. Armed conflicts, particularly in Gaza, have exacerbated hunger crises, with many regions experiencing worsening food insecurity.
In Gaza, nearly the entire population is facing a severe food shortage, marking the most significant food crisis there in 20 years.
Across Africa, 20 countries are listed among those facing the most serious hunger crises, with Burundi and South Sudan experiencing some of the highest levels.
In these regions, conflict and climate impacts such as droughts and floods have worsened the situation, contributing to widespread malnutrition and food shortages.
Countries like Somalia, Chad, and Madagascar are also grappling with similar challenges, as recurring climate shocks further strain food systems.
While Morocco has made gains, the broader African continent continues to struggle with systemic food insecurity, driven by a combination of conflict, economic instability, and climate change.