Importance of Food Resilience

Food resilience refers to a country's ability to withstand shocks to its food supply, such as climate change, natural disasters, and war. This was exemplified by Tunisia's experience with the Ukraine war, which disrupted its wheat imports. As a result, wheat prices doubled, putting a strain on the country's economy. To avoid similar situations in the future, Tunisia is investing over $500 million in building grain silos and other infrastructure to increase its grain reserves from two to four months of supply. This project aims to manage grain supplies effectively and ensure food security in the face of future crises.