four parts. Part I includes a general introduction to the problems and prospects for development in Africa. Part II … shortfalls into famine. The third part contains case studies from various parts of Africa: Nigeria, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia … lessons for African leaders in how other leaders have dealt with drought, famine and food crises in the past …

drought, including the rise in food prices. To address immediate needs, the humanitarian response to the drought is being … address long term vulnerabilities related to the drought …

Africa. In Kenya, the drought and food crisis affect welfare through two main channels. The first channel is the increased … mortality of livestock in drought-affected areas, which are home to 10 percent of the country's population. The second channel …

How costly are droughts to individuals' nutrition in Africa? We measure severe droughts using a detailed satellite …, unlike recurring droughts, a first-time exposure to a three-month severe drought reduces individuals' body mass index by 2 …