Why is the progress in hunger levels stagnating?

The latest Global Hunger Index report has raised concerns about the stagnation in progress in hunger levels, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite significant strides made in reducing hunger levels after the year 2000, the region is facing challenges due to climate impacts. CNBC Africa's Ridhima Shukla recently spoke with Nega Wubeneh, the Country Manager for Ethiopia at AGRA, to shed light on how Sub-Saharan Africa can improve its per capita food production and prepare for future calamities. Wubeneh emphasized that increasing productivity in the agricultural sector would require substantial investments in key technologies, such as improved seeds, fertilizer markets, access to finance, and extension services. However, the level of resources needed to drive these productivity changes has yet to materialize. Factors such as economic growth fluctuations in Africa, driven by commodity prices and declining productivity due to climate change, have hindered progress in the agriculture sector. Challenges like water scarcity, droughts, and pests have further compounded the situation, making it difficult to enhance food production to meet the growing demand. With population growth and urbanization on the rise, the demand for food continues to increase, necessitating a strategic focus on enhancing agricultural productivity.