Rapports

Highlights During June 2010, wheat prices showed slight increase in Afghanistan, while there were no changes in regional market (except Delhi with increasing trend). US Golf FOB price is still in decreasing trend. Imported wheat flour price in border towns and main…

Heavy flooding in conflict-affected northern and western Afghanistan has forced thousands to flee their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. The ICRC and the Afghan Red Crescent provided emergency aid for over 40,000 people - many of them in dangerous…

Note: The last situation report was dated April 6, 2010 BACKGROUND Since 2002, natural disasters and conflict have resulted in population displacement and increased humanitarian needs throughout Afghanistan. Recurring natural disasters in Afghanistan include drought, floods, earthquakes, and avalanches. Damaged infrastructure, lack of…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT 2010 winter wheat harvest estimated lower than last year's record level but still above average. Wheat prices continue to decline in the first half of 2010 but remain slightly above the pre-crisis levels of 2007. Pockets of food insecurity…

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Afghanistan's continually deteriorating security vulnerable population and exacerbates humanitarian needs In the first four months of 2010, the average number of security incidents was 52% higher than the same period in 2009. This is…

INTRODUCTION Humanitarian country teams have reviewed their 2010 strategic action plans for sixteen major crises around the world1 and have issued updated strategies, work plans and funding requests. At mid-year, while humanitarian funding requirements overall have changed…

Highlights - During the reporting month, wheat grain prices show an increase trend, after a sustained decreasing drift started in May 2008. Wheat flour stopped its price decrease in April and started increasing in May. - The main wheat harvesting season…

Introduction On June 26, President Karzai introduced his choices for seven cabinet positions to the Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Parliament). On June 28, after listening to work plans and strategies of the proposed ministers, MPs cast their vote of confidence through…

Summary - Halfway through 2010, CERF has allocated $245.5 million to UN country teams in 34 countries. Allocations are at the same pace as 2008, the busiest year in the Fund's history. - Although the food sector historically receives the largest…

Food security situation is expected to generally remain stable throughout the country, with the exception of some isolated areas Afghanistan. Good food security situation are attributed to two consecutive good harvests (2009 & 2010) and low wheat prices, easing access…