Myanmar | Humanitarian Response Plan 2020

FAO

Myanmar | Humanitarian Response Plan 2020

FAO in the 2020 humanitarian appeals

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Displacement driven by conflict, inter-communal tensions and exposure to natural disasters characterize the humanitarian needs in Myanmar, particularly in Chin, Kachin, Rakhine and Shan states, where the most urgent humanitarian needs are felt. Intensified militarization and migration, and escalation of armed conflict increased risks of protection violations and sparked new and secondary displacements. Affected farmers need support to increase agricultural production and strengthen household assets. Protecting livelihoods and investing in disaster risk reduction will be critical in helping farmers reduce vulnerabilities, enhance resilience and cope better with disasters and other threats to their food security.

Language English

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