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Describe the change in the price of Sorghum from 2017 to 2022 in South Sudan. (3)
Lesson Outcomes:
Lesson Objective:
To learn about the causes of food shortages of South Sudan.
Key Terms
Famine
Malnutrition
Kleptocracy
Deforestation
Food Shortages - South Sudan
Background Info- South Sudan
South Sudan is a _________ country in Central ____ Africa just north of the _______. It is bordered by countries such as E______, S____, and K_____.
South Sudan is the worlds ______ country (as of 20__) and has a ____ per capita of $1070.
Background Info- South Sudan
South Sudan is a landlocked country in Central East Africa just north of the equator. It is bordered by countries such as Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya.
South Sudan is the world’s newest country (as of 2011) and has a GNI per capita of $1070.
7.7 million people are facing food insecurity in South Sudan! - this is 2/3’s of their population!
Lesson Outcomes:
Lesson Objective:
To learn about the causes of food shortages of South Sudan.
Key Terms
Famine
Malnutrition
Kleptocracy
Deforestation
Food Shortages - South Sudan
Learning Activity
What are the ‘main’ causes that have led to food shortages in South Sudan?
Physical factors
Social factors
Agricultural factors
Economic/political factors
As a class we are going to create an ‘overview mind map’ for the causes of food shortages in South Sudan.
Make sure you have 3 colours as we discuss this information you will colour code your mind map into:
- Points
- Evidence
- Explanation
This will directly enable you to answer the above question to a L3 detailed standard!
Learning Activity
WAGOLL
Lesson Outcomes:
Lesson Objective:
To learn about the causes of food shortages of South Sudan.
Key Terms
Famine
Malnutrition
Kleptocracy
Deforestation
Food Shortages - South Sudan
For a named country or region you have studied, explain the causes of food shortages (7 marks)
Learning Activity
There are many reasons for food shortages in South Sudan. These include war, drought and political corruption.
One cause of food shortages is the civil war in South Sudan. It has displaced millions of people and disrupted agricultural production, leading to food shortages.
Another cause of food shortages is due to the fact South Sudan is vulnerable to climate change. This can be manifested through longer droughts followed by periods of flooding, which can damage crops and infrastructure, leading to food shortages.
A third reason for food shortages is corruption. This can lead to food aid being stolen or diverted.
There are many reasons why South Sudan suffers from food shortages.
War and extreme weather have caused food shortages in South Sudan.
Pests and corruption have also contributed to food insecurity.
South Sudan is one of the most food-insecure countries in the world, with over 70% of the population facing acute hunger. The main causes of food shortages in South Sudan are war/conflict, climatic factors, pest infestation, and political corruption.
The Civil War between the SPLM and the government as well as the conflict with Sudan has displaced millions of people and disrupted agricultural production. Farmers have been unable to access their fields, and crops have been destroyed by fighting. In addition, the war has led to a shortage of labor, as many people have fled the country or joined the armed forces.
South Sudan is also vulnerable to climatic factors such as drought and flooding. Droughts can cause crops to fail, while flooding can damage infrastructure and make it difficult for farmers to access their fields. In recent years, South Sudan has experienced increasingly extreme weather events, which have exacerbated food insecurity. Over 260000 people have been internally displaced by flooding, leading to loss of labour and falling food production and food shortages.
Pest infestation is another major cause of food shortages in South Sudan. Fall armyworm, a type of caterpillar that can destroy crops such as maize and sorghum, has become a major problem in recent years. The fall armyworm is particularly difficult to control because it is resistant to many pesticides.
Political corruption is also a major factor contributing to food insecurity in South Sudan. Corrupt government officials often steal food aid or divert it to their own supporters. This makes it difficult for the most vulnerable people to access the food they need. 7.7 million people or ⅔ of the country are food insecure and aid does not reach the most vulnerable.
All of these factors combine to create a situation where millions of people in South Sudan are facing hunger. It is important to address the root causes of these factors in order to improve food security in the country.
Lesson Outcomes:
Lesson Objective:
To learn about the causes of food shortages of South Sudan.
Key Terms
Famine
Malnutrition
Kleptocracy
Deforestation
Food Shortages - South Sudan