Reports

We are helping provide emergency assistance to people in Afghanistan, where a combination of severe winter weather in 2008, floods and the rise in global food prices has left 2.7 million people short of food Landslides, avalanches and floods caused by…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Decades of war and an escalating conflict, combined with frequent earthquakes and seasonal hazards such as drought, landslides, extreme winters and floods have left the majority of people in Afghanistan extremely vulnerable. The 2010 Humanitarian…

Following the historically large 2009 harvest, this year's generous WFP and Afghanistan government food assistance, successful winter prepositioning, and modest beginnings of a national wheat grain reserves, Afghanistan's food balance is expected to be in good position in the coming…

Introduction The 2010 Humanitarian Appeal addresses twelve major humanitarian crises around the world. It presents a strategic, concerted action plan for each crisis, bringing together hundreds of aid organizations working together to deliver vital aid effectively and…

We stand at a critical crossroads. At this moment in time we must galvanize all nations, all people, all resources to defeat hunger. Or we can watch helplessly as the first - and most foundational Millennium Development Goal of…

Technologies améliorées et formation permettent de réduire ces pertes 2 novembre 2009, Rome - Les pertes après récolte, qui privent les populations des pays en développement d'une partie substantielle de leur production agricole, sont un facteur d'aggravation de la faim, mais…

Improved technology and training show success in reducing losses Rome, 2 November 2009 - Significant amounts of the food produced in developing countries is lost after harvest thereby aggravating hunger, FAO said today. The agency stressed that with adequate investment and…

The bumper main wheat harvest in 2009, decrease in cereal prices, and good food aid coverage are encouraging signs for the current food security situation in Afghanistan. - In Afghanistan, winter is a tough time for the majority of the…

Ten innovative farmers from across the country were felicitated by the Ministry of Agriculture on the occasion of World Food Day in Afghanistan. Among them was Sher Padshah, a small farmer from Ghorband district of Parwan, who was recognized by…

updated October 21, 2009 In response to the severity of the food crisis and the need for prompt action, the World Bank Group set up the Global Food Crisis Response Program (GFRP) in May 2008 to provide immediate relief…