Scientific Solutions

Ceteris Paribus

One agricultural technique that would be highly beneficial is describes as a “higher value of the technology parameter, ceteris paribus, [it] would yield higher food production levels and a lower share of food-insecure population” (Winkler-Dworak 244). The economic term "ceteris paribus" describes, “a situation where one determinant of supply or demand changes while all other factors affecting supply and demand remain unchanged” (Moffatt). Such an "all else being equal" analysis is important because it allows economists to examine cause and effect in the form of comparative statics. Such a study evaluates the potential change produced by different new techniques and then recommends those, which would make the greatest increase.

"One agricultural technique that would be highly beneficial is describes as a “higher value of the technology parameter, ceteris paribus, [it] would yield higher food production levels and a lower share of food-insecure population” (Winkler-Dworak 244)."

This factor of analysis could make overpopulation unimportant. Since production, increases need simply match population increases. In this case, a more efficient use of primitive technologies currently relied could act as a solution. Another study states, “The primitive technology available in the developing countries makes it possible to cultivate only part of the cultivable land - and this is not always the most fertile” (Zwane 60). Even the smallest amount of infertile land farmed with greater competence, will result with larger crop harvests. In addition, there are many unused acres of land that could be highly beneficial if put into production efficiently. In this example, cash crops for export could be grown. Even in Nigeria, “soil has been found to be suitable for the cultivation of cotton and tobacco. However, due to lack of technological facilities this agricultural potential has not yet been exploited” (Zwane 60).

"Sub-Saharan Africa could grow more get greater economic results and food, with newer technologies and with better use of existing technologies. Thus, to deal with the current, dire situation requires better agricultural technological expertise."

Benefits of Virology and Neuroscience Research

There are other potential solutions as well. To prevent diseases from spreading further, requires “African virology and neuroscience research of human pluripotent stem cell models to use for screening of neuro invasiveness along with other animal models that allow studying... pathophysiological mechanisms of brain developmental disturbances” (Kakooza-Mwesige and Mohammed et al). Although, an expensive solution there are other less expensive solutions that are more community and government oriented. An example is the community-supported agriculture concept.

"Small two-acre farms with simple but specific tools, techniques and knowledge can successfully produce more food than one family can eat. With good business and marketing techniques, good surpluses utilization, even small surpluses, can make a sufficient contribution to a long-term solution."

Many inexpensive medical methods prohibit the spread of disease. Large-scale epidemiological studies in SSA have “determined not only the immediate effects...but also long-term consequences resulting in late-onset nervous system disorders...development of innovative tools to prevent vector–host interactions that control the spread of viruses” (Kakooza-Mwesige and Mohammed et al).

There needs to be wide availability made of “wearables, sprays, and skin lotions that block a selected repertoire of sensory mosquito receptors” (Kakooza-Mwesige and Mohammed et al). They will help prevent the spread of malaria and other viruses. Technologies that are more sophisticated improve the chances of educating children. Fix the agriculture system; create new technologies, benefit of the entire region, and a real plan for preventing a dreadful crisis emerges.