This outlook report examines the food security situation in OIC member countries with a focus on issues and trends significant to the OIC Least Developed Countries (OIC-LDCs). Despite improvement, food security remained a persistent and elusive development challenge in the OIC group like elsewhere, notably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global crisis. The outlook for food security in 2022 is bleak with growing indications of rising food insecurity in many OIC countries, particularly among OIC-LDCs.

The vast majority of food security issues are related to the lingering effects of COVID-19, the economic downturn, conflicts and insecurity, and climate change. The solutions to this issue may include addressing the root causes of risks, safeguarding the most vulnerable populations, enhancing infrastructure, maintaining the openness of the agri-food trade, and implementing climate-smart agricultural practices.

Online Electronic Version

• State of Food Security in the Least Developed OIC Member Countries (English)