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Book (series)Resilience analysis of pastoral and agropastoral communities in South Sudan’s cross-border areas with Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda
FAO resilience analysis report No. 17 - Analysing resilience for better targeting and action
2019Also available in:
No results found.The IGAD member states are situated in a region exposed to recurrent natural shocks, political instability and characterized by internal and cross-border population displacement. Conflict is the root cause of food insecurity in South Sudan where about 6 million people were estimated to be severely food insecure in September 2017. Internal and cross-border displacement prevents households from engaging in typical livelihood activities, inhibits economic growth and disrupts markets and trade routes. Consequently, income-earning opportunities are limited, and the Government’s earnings in United States dollars are very low, which has led to hyperinflation. The European Union funded “Strengthening the Livelihoods Resilience of Pastoral and Agropastoral Communities in South Sudan’s Cross-border Areas with Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda” project that aims to improve governance and conflict prevention to reduce forced displacement and irregular migration in the cross-border areas of South Sudan. In that respect, this baseline study was conducted to benchmark resilience and food security indicators in the intervention areas and to gain a better understanding of the drivers of instability and irregular migration, as well as of the determinants of food security and resilience. The results show that households engaged in crop production and sales and host communities have a higher resilience while the internally displaced person, refugees and households residing in counties characterized by conflict and dwindling economic opportunities are the most exposed to food insecurity. The best way to increase the resilience of all types of livelihoods is to augment the assets held by households while boosting their adaptive capacity, especially by promoting the diversification of income sources and improving education levels. These efforts should target the least resilient populations in the cross border areas. -
Policy briefStrengthening resilience in Isiolo, Marsabit and Meru Counties 2017
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No results found.Agriculture is the mainstay of the Kenyan economy, contributing to approximately 26 percent of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Pastoralist and agricultural activities are dependent on rain for sustainability. Erratic rainfall has led to significant reduction in crop and livestock production including Isiolo, Marsabit and Meru counties. In addition, limited access to basic services, insecurity and poverty rates have increased. FAO Kenya, together with Isiolo, Marsabit and Meru counties, conducted a study, which aims at understanding household resilience capacity in the three counties. The present brief provides guidance in policy planning for the government of Kenya, county governments, policy makers in IGAD and partner agencies. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetSafeguarding livelihoods and promoting resilience through National Adaptation Plans–Case study: Kenya
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2017Also available in:
No results found.The case study aims to show the links between NAP and NAP-Ag programme activities and the resulting impacts. Given that the NAP-Ag programme in Kenya has only been running since mid-2016, it is too early to assess the impacts, however lessons can be drawn from the suite of activities that are being developed or implemented at the national and county level. The preparation of this case study is based on interviews with the UNDP – FAO NAP-Ag country coordinator, representatives from national Minis tries with climate change adaptation responsibilities, as well as extensive review of country reports and publications.
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