Madagascar
By Claire Stout and Lubna Bhayani ANTISIRAKA, Madagascar, 17 July 2008 - At first glance, the village of Antsiraka is an idyllic setting. Clear blue waters lap the shores of a white sandy beach, and palm trees mark the entrance…
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By Walter Kälin, Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Co-Director, Brookings-Bern Project on Internal DisplacementChairperson, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, One thing is certain: Climate change is happening and one of its visible impacts is…
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Une assistance spécialisée pour la population à risque et les animaux contaminés, un plus grand suivi dans les zones les plus exposées et de meilleurs diagnostics : il s'agit des objectifs d'un programme du gouvernement de Madagascar contre une…
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JOHANNESBURG, 15 July 2008 (IRIN) - Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has claimed the lives of at least 20 people and killed thousands of animals since the beginning of 2008, and UN agencies warn that worse is to come unless…
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HIGHLIGHTS Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease generally found in sub-Saharan Africa where sheep and cattle are raised. The virus has also occurred in Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Africa. RVF virus primarily affects livestock and…
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Antananarivo et Genève - Madagascar est régulièrement confrontée aux lourdes conséquences des cyclones, des inondations et des sécheresses qui touchent des milliers de personnes chaque année. Dans ce contexte, le Représentant du Secrétaire Général des Nations Unies sur les droits…
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Press Release No. 08/158 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review of Madagascar's economic performance under a three-year Poverty Reduction Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement and augmented access under the arrangement. To help the…
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Antananarivo - The U.S. Ambassador hosted a reception to celebrate the signing of a contract to fund a new humanitarian assistance program in Madagascar. The USAID Food for Peace office will direct $85 million over five-years-an estimated $17 million/year- to…
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UNICEF CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN ANDWOMEN IN CYCLONE AFFECTED AREAS - Despite the provision of temporary classrooms, the number of classrooms currently available still remains insufficient. Rehabilitation of schools is an important priority for UNICEF. - Access…
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CONTEXT 1. Madagascar became the first African country to complete a full Damage, Losses and Needs assessment (JDLNA). The full JDLNA report will be available in the coming weeks. 2. Damages and losses have been estimated at US$ 360 million (4.3%…
