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Solving the Food Security Problems

Solving the Food Security Problems in Chad is complicated. This is a problem that has existed for quite some time. In order to eliminate the complete problem with Food Security, it is necessary to solve each and every problem that causes the Food Security Problems. First off, it is necessary to work out the water problems that cause food shortages. The two main water problems, low water levels and low rainfall, are a main concern. It is easier to fix the low water levels, considering that the low rainfall is out of everyone’s control. (Fews.net 2001)

There have been many actions taken already to solve this problem. There has been a multi-nation agency formed to manage water resources. (Fews.net 2001) One solution that this agency has recommended is to build a series of dams and channels in an effort to end drought for good. There is also a plan to build a pipeline at the Congo Basin, which will provide irrigation water for the country Chad. (Misanet.com 2000) Some surrounding countries are planning on moving water from other rivers into Lake Chad in an attempt to raise the water level and return the lake to its original size. All of these plans are steps in the right direction to help the food security problems in Chad. By eliminating the water shortage, it will also help to eliminate the food shortage. In order to completely eliminate the Food Shortage problem in Chad, these agencies and plans need to be put into action. The pipeline and the plan to use water supply from other rivers to raise the water level of Lake Chad are the most important plans of action. The pipeline will solve the drought problems because the non-existent rainfall will no longer affect the farmers’ production. Instead, when there is a drought, they can simply use the pipes and irrigation for the necessary water.