Food Security

Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life —FAO, World Food Summit, 1996

Most Arab countries are facing shortages in arable land and water, rendering them vulnerable to international food supply and food price fluctuations in addition to climate change. All Arab countries import almost 50% of their food; hence food security has to be addressed urgently. From that perspective and taking into consideration the suggestions voiced from KariaNet I, food security is a regional priority that should be tackled from a knowledge management aspect and at different stakeholder levels.