Informes

This bulletin provides information on price changes of the most commonly consumed staples and potential impacts on the cost of a food basket. Staples contribute 40 - 80% of energy intake for most vulnerable population groups in developing countries.…

(near verbatim transcript) Kabul - 21 July 2009 UNAMA: Ladies and gentlemen: Good morning, I am Nilab Mobarez from the UNAMA Spokespersons Office. I am honoured to introduce three guests today. Our guest speakers this week are: His Excellency Minister Rahimi, the…

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Under-reported by the media and thus less known to the outside world, Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is currently defined by some of the following statistics: - There are 235,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) in Afghanistan and…

Programme title: UNIDO Support to UNDAF 2010-2013 - governance, rural livelihoods, and basic services - Starting date: January 2009 Duration: Five years 2009-2013 Total funds required (in cash): US$ 28 million, (in kind): - Government co-ordinating agency: Ministry of Commerce and Industry…

With the winter past, the spring rains over and the hot summer upon Afghanistan parts of the country become truly green again. In the north the Green Afghanistan Initiative (GAIN) has been implementing programmes in the provinces of Faryab, Maimana, Jawzjan,…

Highlights Domestic food prices in developing countries mostly remain much higher than before the soaring food price crisis despite a sharp decline in international prices since their peaks in 2008 (see special feature inside). This situation continues to give rise…

The Regional Humanitarian Funding Update provides an overview of funding levels and trends in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, mainly based on data reported to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). This Update looks at the current funding levels for…

Key Points - Numerous security incidents targeted NGOs in June - Mitigation measures needed for expected flooding in North - Polio eradication campaign in Southern region - Civilian casualty numbers reflect intensification of conflict - Upcoming launch of HAP Mid-Year Review I. Humanitarian Overview Access Attacks on aid…

Flash News ACTED in Haiti Diffusion of PHAST methodology within vulnerable communities of Low Artibonite As part of the project on improvement of water access, hygiene and sanitation in Low Arbonite in Haiti supported by UNICEF, 45 community leaders have been trained…

Executive Summary Food security conditions in Afghanistan vary greatly from one year to another and depend largely on climate and agricultural performance. During the 2008/2009 rainy season, a combination of above normal rainfall, increased area planted, and increased availability and…