Reports

The Mozambican government and the European Union on 7 August launched a programme on accelerating progress towards achieving the first of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs are the set of goals, agreed by world leaders…

Minimal food insecurity will continue KEY MESSAGES • The food security situation in the majority of the rural households across the country isstable. In areas of the Limpopo Basin (Bilene, Chibuto, Chokwe, Guija and Xai-Xai districts) affected by…

HIGHLIGHTS Over the period February - June 2013 prices have decreased on average. From June to July of 2013, price remained stable, although some slight changes were observed. (-1.3% of decrease from May to June of 2013). Chokwe…

Maize, rice, and beans are the most important food commodities. Maize is the staple food for the poor, with rice most often used as a substitute. Beans are important to all wealth groups. Each of the…

Period covered by this update: 21 March to 31 July, 2013 Appeal coverage: 94% Appeal history:  A Preliminary Emergency Appeal was launched on 1 February for CHF 662,337 in cash, kind, or services to support the Mozambique…

Staple food prices expected to remain high in response to tighter regional supplies KEY MESSAGES • Although most parts of the region will remain food secure during the July to September period, there are pockets of acute food…

OVERVIEW On average, prices are decreasing since February 2013. From May to June of 2013, price decreases at the rate of -1.3%. (-4.7 % of decrease was observed from April to May of 2013).

Executive Summary The Southern Africa Regional Representation Office (SARRO) began 2013 with minimal staff and in the relatively newly-established location of Gaborone, Botswana. The challenges faced due to these circumstances have been previously reported in both the…

Minimal acute food insecurity levels expected until December KEY MESSAGES • The majority of rural households in the country are currently facing Minimal acute food insecurity outcomes (IPC Phase 1). Households are meeting their basic food needs through…