Informes

Executive summary Cambodia is a country prone to floods and droughts, but 2016 has proven to be the hottest year on record. The ongoing 2015 – 2016 El Niño event is causing severe drought in much of…

Background El Niño is an abnormal weather pattern caused when warm water from the western Pacific Ocean flows eastward. It results from variations in ocean temperatures in the Pacific around the equator and occurs on average every…

Highlights In April, Cambodia recorded its highest temperature. Coupled with low rainfall, it has seriously affected vegetation and crops. WFP is closely monitoring the water scarcity situation and mapping its impact, using data from a satellitebased drought monitoring and…

By Eun-Young Jeong and Darathtey Din It’s not even 9:00 a.m., and the alleyway in front of six-year-old Bunley’s house is buzzing. On any other day, it would have been just his grandfather, occupying a corner of…

Crisis overview Cambodia is facing its worst drought in 50 years, and 18 out of the country’s 25 provinces are currently experiencing water shortages. The most affected provinces are listed in the table below, as is the…

Highlights WFP Cambodia has been recognised by the Innovations and Change Management division for the innovative work on information management, receiving a ‘High Impact Award’ on 17 December 2015 at the global management meeting. WFP Cambodia introduced fortified…

THE CASE OF CAMBODIA The purpose of this study is to identify potential gender-related entry points for the development of activities on the human right to adequate food in Cambodia. To this end, the analysis focuses on…

Executive Summary Introduction Choam Ksant district is situated in the North-East Province of Preah Vihear, which borders Thailand and Laos. There are 8 communes with 55 villages in total, and a population of around 60,000 persons. Chaom Ksant District…

Summary of WFP assistance WFP provides assistance to the most marginalized Cambodians living in the most food insecure provinces through a five-year Country Programme (CP). The programme covers food and cash based safety nets in the sectors…

Highlights In line with regional El Niño trends1 Cambodia experienced a dry spell due to the delayed onset of rains and below than average for the season rainfall at the start and end of the rains, raising…