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PHOENIX, AZ, August 31, 2005 -- Today, an estimated 3.6 million people -- over 25% of Niger's population -- are now at risk for starvation. This number includes 800,000 children. Last year's short rainy season and an influx of…
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A calming oasis exists within Niger's turbulent nutrition crisis in the rural village of Alikinkin, located about 7 kms from Agadez, Niger. Subterranean water sources there have created a long, green valley, its rich, healthy colors contrasting sharply with…
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Niger Context Niger is one of the world's least developed, low-income food insecure countries. It ranked 176 out of 177 in UNDP's 2004 Human Development Index. 63% of the 12 million population live below the poverty line, with 34% being extremely…
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By Vukoni Lupa-Lasaga, Rotary International News First responders, including Rotarians, have rallied to the aid of nearly 3.5 million people affected by famine in Niger, one of the world's poorest countries. A recent locust infestation and the southward spread of the Sahara…
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HIGHLIGHTS United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan ended on 24 August a two-day visit to Niger aimed at taking stock of the humanitarian assistance in Niger to feed millions of thousands in need of food aid. UNSG Annan highlighted the importance…
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I. SUMMARY The food insecurity problems plaguing the Sahel and northern areas of the West African coastal states during the course of this year are the product of a combination of different cyclical and structural factors. Production…
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Brief on WFO relief operation Niger EMOP 10398.0 Country: Niger Number: 10398.0 Title: Assistance to populations affected by the drought and locust invasion in 2004 Approval date: 17 February 2005 No.Beneficiaries: 2,500,000 Total cost (US$): 57,627,342 Period: 15 February - 31 December 2005 Food Basket(metric ton) Cereals 53,406 Pulses 12,246 Vegetable Oil 1,736 CSB 5,040 Sugar 378 HEB 125 TOTAL 72,931 Background Niger is facing a severe…
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Victime chronique d'une pauvreté endémique, le Niger, second pays le plus pauvre du monde, traverse actuellement une crise alimentaire grave. 2,4 millions de personnes seraient déjà touchées. Pour répondre à l'état d'urgence, la Croix-Rouge Française apporte un soutien humain, matériel…
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DES PRODUCTIONS CEREALIERES RECORDS ATTENDUES EN AFRIQUE DE L'OUESTI. RESUME L'insécurité alimentaire vécue au Sahel et au nord des pays côtiers de l'Afrique de l'Ouest courant 2005, résulte d'une combinaison de plusieurs facteurs conjoncturels et structurels. Les…
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Comment s'est déroulée la mise en place du programme ? Après une phase d'évaluation organisée en juin dernier, je me suis rendu le 5 juillet au Niger. Bien que d'autres pays, dont le Mali ou la Mauritanie, soient aussi touchés…
