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3.4. Segmenting the OIC Member Countries in Terms of Food Security
OIC countries differ substantially in their level of economic development, agricultural
infrastructure, food trade balances, and income levels, all of which impact the level of food
security that each country experiences.
The figure below shows the 57 members of the OIC segmented into four main groups according
to their levels of agricultural production capacity and food security: 1) established agri-food
production leaders; 2) food secure, import-dependent members; 3) lagging, high-potential
exporters; and 4) least developed, food-insecure members.
This segmentation is necessary for the development of tailored approaches that match the status
and capabilities of each OIC member. Each has different policy requirements.
Figure 13: Segmentation of OIC countries
Source: UNFAO, DinarStandard estimates and synthesis
Note: Highlighted countries represent Low Income Food Deficit countries; each quadrant is ordered from lowest
to highest according to the proportion of population experiencing malnutrition. The specific segmentation used to
determine the criteria is shown in the table below.