Reports

Highlights - The FAO Food Price Index continued to rise in November. - International prices of wheat and rice increased significantly in November and early December. Prices of maize remained firm. - In Asia, prices of rice further strengthened in the past month…

KEY DEVELOPMENTS h On October 23, an armed group attacked the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan located in the U.N. compound in the western city of Herat, killing two Afghan security officers. The U.N. Department of Safety and Security reported…

Highlights =01 During the reporting month, wheat grain and wheat flour prices slightly increased compared to October and the previous months. At retail level, constant increased have been observed since June 2010. International markets have eased, which may transmit to the…

Trade deals can help, but investment in domestic production remains crucial Khartoum, Sudan, 7 December 2010 - Rapid population growth in the Near East is not being matched by growth in agricultural production, making the region ever-more dependent on food…

Highlights =01 During October 2010, wheat prices slightly increased in Afghanistan, although decreased in the global markets. There is significant increase in regional markets (Delhi, Karachi and Lahore). Pakistan markets showed increase, most likely as a consequence of the recent massive…

Highlights =01 During the reporting month, wheat grain and wheat flour prices stayed at the same level than September, but being higher than previous months. An increase started in June 2010, following a sustained decreasing drift since June 2008. The…

Introduction In 2011, tens of millions of people will need emergency aid to survive. Conflicts and natural disasters have cut them off from their homes, their livelihoods, and access to essentials like drinking water and health care. They already suffer…

Livelihood insecurity for many rural Afghans is getting worse, not better Effects to tackle rural poverty must focus on reducing the risk and negative effects of failed harvests, ill-health and clipping marriage costs Policy conversation must ensure that reducing poverty reduction and…

2010 early wet season received below average precipitation, threatening land preparation for upcoming winter wheat sowing Key Messages X The lean season in Afghanistan will star in January. This year's lean season is expected to be worse than 2009, when there…

The French NGO Mission d'Aide au Developpement des Economies Rurales - Afghanistan (MADERA) has been awarded a grant by KZE /Misereor to facilitate a people-led development programme in the Behsud area of Wardak province focusing on agricultural development and income-generating…