COVID-19 and Food Insecurity

How many people in low and middle-income countries are expected to be in acute food insecurity by the end of 2020 because of COVID-19?

60 million

125 million

265 million

310 million

In sub-Saharan Africa, domestic supply chains (usually dominated by small- and medium-sized enterprises) account for approximately what percentage of food consumed?

15 to 25%

30 to 45%

55 to 65%

75 to 90%

What percentage of micro- and small businesses surveyed by TechnoServe in Africa and Latin America experienced a decline in sales because of COVID-19?

32%

45%

56%

71%

In Mozambique, the price of bread increased by what percentage between February and June 2020?

12%

21%

34%

46%

In an April survey by TechnoServe of over 100 African food processors, 77% reported disruptions to which element of their business?

Supply of raw materials

Distribution of their food to market

Production operations

Packaging

COVID-19 and Food Insecurity

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