Food Aid, Food Production and Food Markets in Swaziland: An Analytical Review

The impact of food aid on maize prices and production in Swaziland

“…Regional (triangular) purchases amounted to 17% whilst only 16% was procured from local suppliers. The argument normally made by donor agencies in justifying these statistics is that local supplies are expensive, hence they find it appropriate to buy from cheaper external sources (Mukeere & Dradri, 2006). By doing so, donors are able to cover a larger number of beneficiaries in a targeted community.…”