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Afghanistan: Impact of Anticipatory Action

Curbing La Niña-induced drought

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 36 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Synopsis (short abstract) This study documents the outcome of Anticipatory Action initiatives implemented in January 2021 in Samangan Province, Afghanistan to reduce the impact of La Niña-induced drought on over 7 680 farmers and livestock owners. Initiatives included crop and livestock protection packages alongside cash interventions such as multipurpose cash assistance and cash for work. The interventions came at a critical time as 42 percent of the population in Afghanistan was already estimated to be experiencing acute food insecurity at Crisis or worse levels, and limited wheat harvests could exacerbate the situation. Drought was officially declared in the country on 22 June 2021. However, FAO managed to act six months earlier, showing the importance of predicting crises and providing pre-emptive support.

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FAO. 2023. Afghanistan: Impact of Anticipatory action – Curbing La Niña-induced drought. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc8141en

Language English

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