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IAR 2007: Burkina Faso: Why we are here

Malnutrition is endemic, especially among children under five years old. © Yasuhiro Kunimori

The vast majority of Burkina Faso's population depends heavily on successful harvests for survival. In the semi-arid Sahel region, bordering Mali, one of the most densely populated areas, a poor harvest can quickly lead to extreme food shortages. As a result malnutrition is endemic, especially among children under five years old.

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