2026-06-28http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/341206FAO assesses that globally 37 countries are in need of external assistance for food. Conflicts continue to be the main factor driving the high levels of severe food insecurity. Weather shocks have also adversely impacted food availability and access, notably in East Africa.40application/pdfFAOGIEWS Crop Prospects and Food Situation #5, March 2018Quarterly Global ReportBook (series)