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Journal, magazine, bulletinBulletinFood Security and Humanitarian Implications in West Africa and the Sahel. N°51 - November/December 2013 2013
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The cereal harvests, which are estimated to be above the five-year average in the Sahel region (+1%) and in the West Africa region (+16%) have spurred a seasonal price decrease in most markets. However, prices remain higher than their five-year averages in the eastern and western trade basins of the region, which affects the purchasing power of many vulnerable households, particularly in Chad, Niger and Ghana. The chronic vulnerability of populations, erosion of livelihoods after recurrent crise s (2008, 2010, and 2012), bad agro-pastoral productions in some areas, floods and other localized shocks ex-plain the food insecurity of 13 million people at the end of 2013, despite average harvests. Moreover, 4.5 million children suffer from acute malnutrition in West Africa and the Sahel region. The regional partners highlight the urgent need of rebuilding national food stocks and the implementation of appropriate responses which fit population needs, particularly those of refugees and food i nsecure households. The decrease in agricultural production in some areas in the Sahel may lead to food and nutrition insecurity, which must be closely monitored. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinBulletinFood Security and Humanitarian Implications in West Africa and the Sahel. N°80 - December 2016 - January 2017 2017
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Food situation remains good in the region with new harvests. The off season crop campaign in the region is ongoing. Niger recorded a forage production deficit. Locust infestation decreased in December in the areas affected by recent resurgences in Mauritania. The FAO food price index dropped for the fifth consecutive year. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinBulletinFood Security and Humanitarian Implications in West Africa and the Sahel. N°50 - October 2013 2013
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The extension of the rainy season during the month of October should allow the cropping cycle to complete in areas that have experienced late and irregular rains. However, some sectors, such as that of groundnuts, may suffer losses. Overall, the harvest is expected to reach average levels throughout the region. The return of migrating locusts in Mauritania during the month of October should be monitored. The pastoral situation in terms of available pasture and livestock size is also average this year, de-spite localized pasture deficits observed in Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Chad. The first cereal harvests are improving food availability and causing cereal prices to decrease, which will improve the purchasing power of households relying on markets for food access. However, in Niger, Mali and Chad, prices of staple coarse grains remain higher than the five-year averages. The food security assessment in Guinea Bissau reveals high levels of vulnerability among rural households d ue to the poor cashew nut marketing campaign. The situation should be monitored closely, as it remains at risk of further deterioration. Food insecurity in northern Mali remains a concern, primarily due to the ongoing return of displaced populations. Refugees and Internally Displaced Populations (IDPs) are most at risk of being affected by food insecurity.
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Book (series)Technical bookSynopsis of biological data on the Walleye Stizostedion v. vitreum (Mitchill 1818) 1979
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