Food shortages are a global problem and a global tragedy. Nearly 1 billion people suffer from incessant hunger. Every 6 seconds a child dies of hunger (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2010). It is unacceptable that the number of people suffering from hunger is so high. Hunger is an ongoing, serious and structural problem that cannot be solved in one day. Various global organizations, scientists, economists and politicians are concerned about undernourished people and try to find ways to reduce their numbers. Fortunately, according to the FAO, a reduction in hunger of 9.6% was detected in 2010 compared to the 2009 level. Especially it decreased in Asia, where there are 80 million fewer people suffering from hunger. Africa is the only area where poverty and hunger continue to increase. The number of Africans living on less than a dollar a day has increased by 50% in the last fifteen years (Paarlberg, 2008). 239 million people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from malnutrition (FAO, 2010). This is 25.8% of all people suffering from hunger in the world. Why are so many Africans still hungry? What are the reasons for their poverty? In general, the main reasons are political instability, underdeveloped economy, non-productive agriculture, etc., but each country has specific details. This project will examine whether subsistence farmers in sub-Saharan Africa can harness the benefits of biotechnology. Economy based on subsistence agriculture. To solve the problem of malnutrition, we must solve the problem of poverty, because if people have jobs, a safe place to live and education, they will be able to get enough money for food. Today Africa is poor, the economy of sub-Saharan African countries is based on agriculture, which represents almost 45% of GDP, 85% of total employment and most of... half of paper......ieve new level of economy when sub-Saharan Africans will work and have enough food for a stable and secure life. Of course, the advantages of biotechnology are very useful to improve product quality, nutrition, to protect parts of the plant such as the root from different diseases, but to solve the food shortage in sub-Saharan Africa it is essential to solve the economic problems . In the example of some countries it is clear that food scarcity is a consequence of poverty. In summary, sub-Saharan Africa needs help from abroad: infestations. Africa has good potential; there are many minerals, precious metals. Furthermore there are good conditions for the tourism industry. Ethiopia, for example, could develop its tourism industry. The wild nature, rich history and ancient cities attract people from all over the world. Thinking about the future, it is important to invest in qualified training.