Informes

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Climate change in Afghanistan is not an uncertain, “potential” future risk but a very real, present threat— whose impacts have already been felt by millions of farmers and pastoralists across the country. In this report, we…

OVERVIEW RADP-South promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth for rural Afghans in Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan and Zabul provinces. The program supports farmers and micro, small, medium and large agribusinesses to improve production, processing and commodity sales. Market…

WHEAT CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION IN CENTRAL ASIA Wheat is by far the dominant staple in the Central Asia region (Figure 1). On average, per capita wheat consumption is 143 kg/year, with consumption in Afghanistan slightly above the…

Conflict-induced displacement and repatriation will lead to deteriorating outcomes this winter Key Messages Household purchasing power has declined significantly in several markets, with casual labor to wheat flour terms of trade well below the five-year average in Mazar…

Summary Seasonal forecast models indicate a likelihood for average to below-average precipitation across much of Afghanistan during the 2016/17 wet season (October – May), with above-average temperatures prevailing. Close monitoring of the volume of the snowpack and…

HIGHLIGHTS Conflict displaces more than 277,000 people in 2016 Approximately 11,000 people a week return from Pakistan to Afghanistan UN issues $152 million flash appeal to assist displaced and returnee populations KEY DEVELOPMENTS The UN estimates that up to 1 million…

Inside this Newsletter ⇒ FSAC mid-year review (MYR) 2016 ⇒ FSAC 3rd quarter 2016 achievements ⇒ Early warning update ⇒ HEAT Assessment Findings in Eastern Region ⇒ Case study by a partner ⇒ Afghanistan market price update FSAC Achievements FSAC has finalized the MYR. Provided…

Wheat is the staple food for most Afghans, comprising more than 70 percent of their diet. Low-quality rice is a poor, but sometimes necessary, substitute. All markets represent significant population centers and consumer markets. Kabul, the…

HIGHLIGHTS: Wheat: Average wheat grain retail price in the main cities’ markets of the country was relatively stable, with slight or negligible fluctuations within a normal limit during 2013 - 2015. In 2016, the price negligibly increased…

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $26 million grant and the administration of a $50 million grant from the European Union to enhance crop diversification and food security by improving irrigated agriculture…