- Households in Southern Malawi have more negative perceptions of food security than in other parts of the country. Countrywide, respondents describe relying on purchases of maize at high prices because of poor harvests.
- National average maize prices have doubled year-on-year, driving down people’s ability to purchase food. High prices are hampering food access in Southern Malawi.
- Poorer households and female-headed households employ more negative coping strategies than wealthier households and male-headed households. Households in rural areas appear to be more food insecure than those in districts with urban centers (Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzimba/Mzuzu).
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| Bulletin #1: Concerns for Food Security in the South, December 2015 |
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