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Democratic Republic of the Congo Food Security Country Brief

Year of publication 2011

Author Agriculture and Economic Development Analysis Division

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Food prices are steadily increasing in major markets. Nominal rice price has reached or exceeded the highest levels observed in 2008. Different agencies estimate a severe situation of hunger in the country and humanitarian interventions are very difficult due to extreme insecurity. Civil strife, internally displaced people, returnees and high food prices continue to negatively impact food security conditions. FAO is supporting agricultural activities through distributions of inputs and r ural infrastructure rehabilitation, while WFP and other agencies are assisting with food aid.

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