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Measuring how easily people can access safe, sufficient, and nutritious food is crucial to tracking progress towards achieving food security – one of the most pressing development goals of recent times, especially in low- and lower-middle-income countries.

Poverty, food, and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have become major concerns in recent times. The effects of climate change, drought, and unpredictable rainfall patterns threaten food production and sustainable agriculture. More so, insurgency, youth restiveness, and politico-economic instability amidst a burgeoning population requiring a sufficient and healthy diet remain front-burner issues in the region. Overdependence on only a few major staple crops is increasingly promoti...