Yemen (Food shortage) Flashcards
Where is Yemen?
Yemen is in Southern Arabia, south of Saudi Arabia and next to Oman.
Why has the economic and social development been so slow in Yemen?
Political instability, Weak governments.
Fragile and unpredictable security with conflict in the North.
Increasing presence of militant groups. i.e. Al-Qaeda
In 2015 what % of the population was undernourished?
26%
What is the population of Yemen?
25 million
What is the fertility rate in Yemen?
4.4 children per Woman - amongst the highest in the world - food supply cannot match this.
Reasons for food shortages?
Limited land suitable for cultivation - much of the country is mountainous.
Water is scarce due to low rainfall and limited piped water.
Describe farming methods in Yemen?
Methods are primitive, little use of modern technology.
What is much of available agricultural land used for?
Narcotic leaf - “qat”, high price on local markets.
40-50% of water used to irrigate “qat”
What food imports is Yemen highly dependant on?
90% of its wheat, 100% of rice are imported, so Yemen is vulnerable to international food price rises.
Where does most export revenue come from?
In 2015 more than 90% of foreign earnings were from exports of oil and gas.
Why have oil exports been reduced?
attacks on pipelines
How many people in Yemen depend on food aid?
5 million
What strategies are being put in place to ensure the population have enough food?
decrease qat production and consumption
Promote sustainable use of water
Increase farm incomes
create more jobs
upgrade ag marketing
What is the main benefit of restoring food stability in Yemen?
reduce Yemens vulnerability to global food price shocks.
