Contents


Preface

This edited volume is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters concerning the developments within the 'Food Security in Africa' field of study. The book includes scholarly contributions by various authors and it has been edited by a group of experts in food safety and availability, water issues, farming and nutrition. Each contribution comes as a separate chapter complete in itself but directly related

The book consists of seven chapters that cover the topics: "Understanding Africa's Food Security Challenges" written by Dr. Mahamat Kabirou Dodo; "Regime Switch and Effect on Per Capita Food Security Issues in South Africa" by Drs. Yiseyon Hosu and Lubabalo Qamata; "Unlocking Water Issues Towards Food Security in Africa" by Drs. Nokuthula Vilakazi, Emmanuel Vellemu and Kumbukani Nyirenda; "Food Safety and Food Security in the Informal Sector" written by Ms. Bukelwa Grwambi; "The Role of Small-Scale Farmers in Ensuring Food Security in Africa" by Drs. Samkelisiwe Nosipho Hlophe-Ginindza and N.S. Mpandeli; "Food and Nutrition Security in East Africa (Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan): Status, Challenges and Prospects" and "Food and Nutrition Security in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania): Status,

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Challenges and Prospects" both written by Dr. Michael N.I. Lokuruka.

The target audience comprises scholars and specialists in the field.

to the book's topics and objectives.
