According to President Quett Masire of Botswana , industrial nations can assist in relieving Africa 's drought and subsequent hunger by making a greater effort at reducing global warming. Masire and Dr. Ouedraogo , an anti-hunger organizer in Burkina Faso , were awarded the 1981 Africa Prize for Leadership for their anti-hunger efforts. Although a severe drought afflicted Africa from 1981 to 1981 , not one person in Botswana died of drought-induced famine. Dr. Quett Masire , the other prizewinner, organized the peasants in nine African countries. In his acceptance speech, Masire thanked Western donor governments and private agencies for their help during the drought, but suggested drought and hunger will get worse in Africa if the Earth's climate keeps warming. As a result, new crop-raising techniques were learned, erosion was checked, forests replanted and health care improved.
According to President Quett Masire of Botswana , industrial nations can assist in relieving Africa 's drought and subsequent hunger by making a greater effort at reducing global warming. Masire and Dr. Ouedraogo , an anti-hunger organizer in Burkina Faso , were awarded the 1981 Africa Prize for Leadership for their anti-hunger efforts. Although a severe drought afflicted Africa from 1981 to 1981 , not one person in Botswana died of drought-induced famine. Dr. Quett Masire , the other prizewinner, organized the peasants in nine African countries. As a result, new crop-raising techniques were learned, erosion was checked, forests replanted and health care improved.