The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a multidimensional measure of hunger that considers three dimensions: (1) inadequate dietary energy supply, (2) child undernutrition, and (3) child mortality. The initial version of the index included the following three, equally weighted, non-standardized (i.e....

Irrigated agriculture is the main source of water withdrawals, accounting for around 70% of all the world's freshwater withdrawals. The development of irrigated agriculture has boosted agricultural yields and contributed to price stability, making it possible to feed the world's growing...

La culture du coton a connu un énorme succès en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre. La région est actuellement deuxième exportateur mondial derrière les Etats Unis, avec une part de marché de 15 pourcent. Malgré la forte performance qu'elle a connu dans le passé, la filière est...