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Haiti | 2019-2020 Humanitarian Response Plan

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Throughout 2019, Haiti was marked by major natural disasters that add to the effects of those experienced during the past ten years, the cholera epidemic, and the deteriorating socio-political and economic situation. Compounded by the country’s structural weaknesses, vulnerable populations continue to have limited access to basic social services and face increased levels of food insecurity. If immediate livelihood assistance is not provided to vulnerable households, particularly during the lean season (March–June 2020), they are likely to face a much worse food security situation.

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