Countries

Map South Afrika

South Africa has enormous potential – good infrastructure, lots of natural resources, a stable government. Yet, more than 20 years on, the country is still struggling with the consequences of apartheid.

Landkarte Burkina Faso

The Ugandan economy is impressive. But high population growth and the effects of climate change have made the country one of the poorest in the world.

Map South Map

South Sudan is the world's youngest country – and one of the poorest. Since 2013 a civil war has caused millions of people to flee.

Landkarte Somalia

Agriculture is the most important sector of Somalia’s economy. Yet the country on the Horn of Africa is the biggest recipient of food aid in the world.

Map of Lesotho

Little usable land, low economic output, high rate of HIV. Little Lesotho is facing some big challenges.

 

Map of Congo

Fertile soils, valuable natural resources, species-rich forests – the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a lot to offer. The population, though, experiences nothing of this wealth.

 

 

Map of Jordan

Surrounded by conflict, Jordan remains stable. However, the situation is aggravated by constant water shortages and high unemployment.

 

Map of Botswana

Botswana is often described as a model African country; but its difficult geographical conditions present big challenges when it comes to food security.

 

Landkarte Afghanistan

Most of the population of Afghanistan lives in rural areas. However, making productive use of farmland is difficult as a result of war, inadequate infrastructure and an inconsistent climate.

 

Flagge von Togo

Kenya's agriculture is growing dynamically - but the enormous potential is far from exhausted.

Äthopien

Recurrent droughts make millions of Ethiopians dependent on food aid. But the country has the potential and the will to take care of itself.

Landkarte Burkina Faso

Despite great progress, Tanzania's economy cannot keep pace with the fast-growing population. Poverty and Malnutrition remain a problem.

Landkarte Burkina Faso

Economic crisis, terrorist attacks and corruption have impact Nigeria's food supply. The country must focus more than ever on its own production.

Landkarte Sambia

With more diversity in the fields and cooking pots, Zambia can counteract food shortages and malnutrition.