Informes

Key Points - UNHCR is assisting an average of 432 Afghan returnees per day, compared with 264 per day in 2009 - Early recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction work has commenced following flash floods - Conflict-induced displacements continue to dominate humanitarian challenges - Limited…

Key messages Food security conditions are expected to remain stable or improve in surplus producing agricultural provinces in the north, northeast, and western parts of Afghanistan with the exception of Badakhshan and Farah provinces. This improvement is as result of…

IN THIS ISSUE: SUPPORT FOR STABILITY IN FRAGILE STATES CONTENTS TOWARDS PEACE AND SECURITY Afghanistan remains a fractured country with vast problems. Pip Robertson looks at how New Zealand is helping to set the Bamyan region on a path of ongoing stability,…

A Russian export ban and news that world wheat production would be down five percent in 2010-11 led to a sharp upward adjustment in wheat prices in international markets between July and August. - But, considering the sizeable wheat stocks…

Wheat prices The average prices of wheat, the main staple in Afghanistan, have remained generally stable in recent months (Afs 13.5/Kg), although they have seasonally increased before the main harvest from August/September. In all main markets, prices of wheat and wheat…

Highlights - During July 2010, wheat prices nationally do not changed significantly, but its price in USD has increased in the main cities due to USD/Afs downward trend. Regional market showed variation from decrease in Karachi and Lahore to increase…

Executive Summary Afghanistan is at a crucial stage in its struggle to rise out of poverty and conflict. The intensifying insurgency adds to the critical need for the international community to do more to help Afghans build effective institutions and…

This report was issued by OCHA Afghanistan in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 1 to 9 August. The next report will be issued on or around 15 August 2010. I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES - …

Highlights - During the reporting month, wheat grain and wheat flour prices continued their increasing trend, started in June 2010, following a sustained decreasing drift since in June 2008. - Wheat harvest has finished in most parts of the country except…

Contents Front Page Aid Reaches Kyrgyzstan In the wake of violence that broke out last month in Kyrgyzstan, leaving at least 275 dead and displacing an estimated 375,000 people from their homes-mostly minority Uzbek citizens-USAID has committed $25 million in medical supplies, shelter…