الشح المائي وانعكاساته على الأمن الغذائي في دول شمال أفريقيا

Abstract EN

This article deals with the dilemma of water security and how it is reflected in food security in North African countries.

it shows the indicators of water insecurity in the countries of the region, the per capita share of water in each country, how this affected the agricultural sector and then how it was reflected in food security in general.

the article stresses that water insecurity is becoming more acute in the North African region every year as a result of climatic changes, increased demographic growth, urbanization and economic growth.

this requires advanced infrastructure to collect, distribute, preserve and invest in water in accordance with international economic standards.

it also requires the countries of the region to turn to water resources.

the alternative is through seawater desalination and wastewater desalination, the article also shows that although Mauritania is the only country that enjoys comfort in its water security, the agricultural sector and achieving self-sufficiency require it to set a practical program for the advancement of all economic sectors, especially the agricultural sector that provides food and employment for citizens.