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Drought is a normal part of climate; an extreme climatic event, often described as a natural hazard. Drought by itself does not trigger an emergency. Whether or not it becomes an emergency depends...
This document gives an update on crisis in the Horn of Africa regarding drought and displacement. It provides an overview of the key priorities, operational constraints and lessons learnt after...
The 2010 food crisis in the Sahel has affected millions of men, women and children. The humanitarian response, although too slow and insufficient, did at least allow the worst to be avoided....
This paper emphasises the role of local knowledge, risk perceptions and decision patterns in analyzing changing pastoral livelihood strategies. Based on an intensive empirical case study within...
When MSF first met to discuss the impact and implications of the drought in Mozambique, it became clear that the information available on the situation at the district level was subjective and...
Overview of food security and livelihood Chad: Around 1.2 million people in Chad are food insecure. Two-thirds of households rely on crop and livestock production. However, a high...
Niger has seen rapid population growth and environmental change over the last 40 years: arable surfaces have decreased, and the population has multiplied by four. Over half the population suffers...
The poorest households are the most vulnerable and in many instances this vulnerability is compounded by political instability and conflict. In the case of food insecurity, despite some progress,...
This issue of the journal 'Humanitairan Exchange', has a special feature which focuses on the humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region of Africa, where aid agencies estimate that more...
Four years ago Concern began distributing food to rural Zimbabweans affected by drought. However, it became clear that short-term humanitarian responses needed to be reinforced with longer-term...