Food Security in Tunisia by 2035: A Study Reveals the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent study titled "Food Security in Tunisia by 2035" was published by the Tunisian Institute of Strategic Studies (ITES) in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, analyzing the country's food security and the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Global Shock with Economic and Social Consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global upheaval, affecting public health, social conditions, and the economy of nations. The agri-food sector has not been spared by this crisis, resulting in a 3.5% decline in global gross domestic product and a 5.3% contraction in international merchandise trade between 2019 and 2020.
Rising Food Insecurity
The epidemic has weakened the food system, increasing the risk of food insecurity, particularly for vulnerable populations. The Middle East Institute has observed a deterioration in food security in Tunisia between the pre-COVID and post-COVID periods. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 25.1% of Tunisians were in a situation of moderate to severe food insecurity between 2018 and 2020, compared to 18.2% between 2014 and 2016.
