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Malawi Food Security Country Brief

Year of publication 2011

Author Agriculture and Economic Development Analysis Division

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Thanks to abundant and stable supplies, market prices are slightly declining in recent months. Food security situation has improved but it is reported that localized food insecurity is a problem in southern districts. Some districts were affected by a dry spell in February which resulted in lower harvest. Some 500,000 people are estimated to be in need of food aid. The Government has set farm gate prices in support of producers while, with the help of international agencies, is assisting c onsumers through cash transfers and food aid interventions.

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