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National Food Security Analytics

Provide a national food supply and demand dashboard powered by countrywide analytics capabilities. The National Food Security Analytics service continuously balances food import levels with local supply, while monitoring and projecting national demand for identifying trends that would help increase food security.

With a rapidly expanding population, the State of Qatar relies heavily on food imports as local production levels are challenged with environmental and landscape limitations.

Ensuring visibility on the national demand and supply levels for key food groups can help maintain control and planning oversight.

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Key Benefits

Reduced Operating Costs

Additional incurred costs can be avoided by utilizing available inventories. This benefits both suppliers and buyers in terms of saved costs in lead times, storage and shipping.

Enhanced National Security

The National Food Security Analytics service analyzes the overall national food supply and defines mitigation strategies in case of emergencies of disasters.

User Journey

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Food supply and demand data is captured across the value chain and sensors automatically collect real-time data from local agriculture fields
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Potential Service Features

  • Predictive Analytics
  • Automated Notifications
  • Automated Reports
  • What-If Scenario Modelling

Implementation Analysis

Implementation Timeline

ShortMediumLong

Regulatory Conduciveness

FavorableChallengedComplex

Technology Commercial Viability

Currently ViableViable in Short TermViable in Long Term

Investment Requirements

LowMediumHigh

Key Implementation Considerations

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Information availability and integration with the private sector

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Policies to manage data collection from suppliers and its potential usage

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National standards and methodology for food security

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