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The cost to developing countries, for current and future generations, of not eradicating hunger and poverty – in terms of recurrent conflicts and emergencies, widening inequalities, depleted resources, ill health, and premature death – is enormous. Although strategies are underway to address certain problems in Africa and the Middle East, much remains to be done. Breaking the poverty cycle in these regions demands both local and international attention. Nutrition transition is a key factor, since many countries in the region also suffer the consequences of the excessive and unbalanced diets that are typical of developed countries. This paper reviews the experiences with facing malnutrition in Sub-Saharan and North Africa and the Middle East. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This publication offers information about economic and political conditions in Africa as of May 2011. It tackles various topics such as soaring food prices in Kenya, the Walk to Work protest in Uganda and the impending food shortage. It also offers data for various industries, including shipping, mining and gold.