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Transport Connectivityfor Food Securityin AfricaThis book, along with any associated content or subsequent updates, can be accessed athttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/43003. Scan to see all titles in this series. I N T E R N AT I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T I N F O C U STransport Connectivityfor Food Securityin AfricaStrengthening Supply ChainsCHARLES KUNAKA, MEGERSA ABERA ABATE, THÉOPHILE BOUGNA LONLA,AND KISANET HAILE MOLLA © 2025 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000; Internet:www.worldbank.orgSome rights reserved1 2 3 428 27 26 25Books in this series are published to communicate the results of World Bank research, analysis, andoperational experience with the least possible delay. The extent of language editing varies from bookto book.This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings,interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of TheWorld Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bankdoes not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work anddoes not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, orliability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusionsset forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes, and other information shown inthis work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status ofany territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The citation of works authored byothers does not mean The World Bank endorses the views expressed by those authors or the contentof their works.Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of theprivileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved.Rights and PermissionsThis work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO)http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under the Creative Commons Attribution license,you are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work, including for commercial purposes,under the following conditions:Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: Kunaka, Charles, Megersa Abera Abate, ThéophileBougna Lonla, and Kisanet Haile Molla. 2025.Transport Connectivity for Food Security in Africa:Strengthening Supply Chains. International Development in Focus. Washington, DC: World Bank.doi: 10.1596/978-1-4648-2231-5. License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 3.0 IGOTranslations—If you create a translation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along withthe attribution:This translation was not created by The World Bank and should not be considered anofficial World Bank translation. The World Bank shall not be liable for any content or error in thistranslation.Adaptations—If you create an adaptation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along withthe attribution:This is an adaptation of an original work by The World Bank. Views and opinionsexpressed in the adaptation are the sole responsibility of the author or authors of the adaptation andare not endorsed by The World Bank.Third-party content—The World Bank does not necessarily own each component of the contentcontained within the work. The World Bank therefore does not warrant that the use of any third-party-owned individual component or part contained in the work will not infringe on the rights ofthose third parties. The risk of claims resulting from such infringement rests solely with you. If youwish to re-use a component of the work, it is your responsibility to determine whether permissionis needed for that re-use and to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Examples ofcomponents can include, but are not limited to, tables, figures, or images.All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank,1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail:pubrights@worldbank.org.ISBN: 978-1-4648-2231-5DOI: 10.1596/978-1-4648-2231-5Cover image:© RRD GO Creative / World Bank. Further permission required for reuse.Cover design:Debra Naylor / Naylor Design Inc. ContentsForewordxiAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsMain MessagesxviiAbbreviationsxxiCHAPTER1 IntroductionContextWhat impedes the distribution of food within countries?How can regional economic blocs facilitate a more efficientexchange of food between countries?Why does Africa have long food supply chains?Does Africa have a transport infrastructure problem that impactsthe food supply chain?Do market distortions in transport services contribute to high costsof food in Africa?ConclusionStructure of this bookNotesReferencesCHAPTER2 Agricultural Supply Chains and Food InsecurityAbstractKey findings and messagesFood trade in Sub-Sah