The World Bank has recently stated that Afghanistan is facing a severe food security crisis, with 2.9 million people in the country on the brink of famine.
In a published report, the bank noted that 12.6 million people in Afghanistan, which is equivalent to one-third of its population, are experiencing food insecurity.
The report highlights that economic instability, climate shocks, and disruptions in agricultural productivity have hindered the country’s ability to meet basic needs.
Additionally, the bank identified climate shocks as a significant factor contributing to food insecurity in Afghanistan, emphasizing that these shocks have a substantial impact on the agriculture-based economy in this war-torn country.
It further stated that floods and droughts have disrupted the agricultural cycle in Afghanistan, making it difficult for farmers to maintain productivity.
The World Bank’s report emphasized that new data obtained from a 15-year monthly study indicates that climate anomalies, including flooding, have increased food stress by 23.4% and food crises by 5.9%.
The World Bank added that this analysis shows that drought has exacerbated food shortages.
The report mentioned that the world aims to eradicate hunger by 2030; however, the challenges in Afghanistan present a different picture regarding achieving this goal.
It is worth noting that previously, OCHA (the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) stated that 14.8 million people in Afghanistan are facing severe food insecurity this year, with 7.8 million women and children in need of food assistance.
United Nations agencies have repeatedly expressed their concerns over food insecurity in Afghanistan and called for increased humanitarian aid to address this crisis.
Since the current government’s takeover of Afghanistan, poverty and unemployment have risen unprecedentedly.
