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NGO calls for agricultural investment to fight hunger in Timor

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Briefings

A 2026 Global Hunger Index classifies Timor-Leste as having severe hunger, driven by poverty, insufficient agricultural production, and heavy reliance on imports. This classification marks a significant worsening of the country's food security situation, highlighting systemic challenges in local food systems.

Key points

• Timor-Leste is classified as having 'severe' hunger in the 2026 Global Hunger Index.
• The primary drivers of this classification are identified as poverty, inadequate agricultural output, and dependence on imported food sources.

Context

The 2026 Global Hunger Index assessment identifies Timor-Leste as a country with severe hunger, with poverty, insufficient agricultural production, and high import dependency identified as key factors.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the 2026 Global Hunger Index classification and does not provide specific data on hunger rates, population numbers, or detailed agricultural statistics.

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