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Hunger Hotspots

FAO–WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity: June to October 2024 outlook

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 56 p.

Author WFP; FAO

Publisher WFP ; FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Synopsis (short abstract) In the current edition of a regular joint bi-yearly report, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP)warn that acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 18 hunger hotspots, including a total of 17 countries or territories and one regional cluster which comprises 4 countries, during the outlook period from June to October 2024.The countries/territories covered in this report highlight the most significant, likely deteriorations of acute hunger expected in the outlook period but do not represent all situations with high levels of acute food insecurity.This report provides country-specific recommendations on priorities for emergency response, as well as anticipatory actions to address existing humanitarian needs and ensure short-term protective interventions before new needs materialize. It also features recommendations for anticipatory actions and emergency response actions, tailored to the flagged risks. Anticipatory action recommendations are only included if the risk analysis indicates a hazard/shock that has yet to materialize in the near future. When a hazard/shock has already affected agricultural livelihoods and food security.

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WFP and FAO. 2024. Hunger Hotspots. FAO–WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity: June to October 2024 Outlook. Rome.


https://doi.org/10.4060/cd0979en

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