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This FAO report assesses food security in Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries, analyzing trends in food availability, trade, and malnutrition. It highlights challenges such as high undernourishment rates in Afghanistan and Pakistan, climate-induced agricultural losses, and food price volatility. The report also examines trade dependencies and the impact of the Ukraine conflict on food supply chains in the region. Policy recommendations focus on strengthening social protection, enhancing agrifood trade, and improving climate adaptation strategies.
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