Households Strategies to Ensure Sustainability and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

In examining the nature of agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa, one finds an overwhelming persistence of disparities in terms of resource allocation, deepening income inequality with pro-found social, economic and political ramifications. Despite the regions diverse vegetation cover, agriculture sector is inherently vulnerable, where drought is a major recurring risk. Subsistence farming in sub-Sahara are often dominated by small holder subsistence farmers and is associated with low productive capacity. Environmental risks, livestock disease, market risks and inter- conflicts within the states further magnify the levels of insecurity in the region. The recurrent drought, which has worsened due to climate change is still a concern for the continent. Gender disparities exists which is one of the causal factor that contributes to food insecurity. Chronic hunger and under nutrition remain pervasive in the continent despite ample agricultural endowments. Continent is strive to ensure food security which is a key to fast track towards attaining self-sufficient economy.