FAO emergencies and resilience

Western and Central Africa

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Western and Central Africa continue to face protracted insecurity and political instability, with conflicts in Central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, the Niger and Nigeria), and persistent armed violence in Central African countries such as in the Central African Republic. The impacts of such challenges are compounded by climate extremes, disease outbreaks and economic crises, including due to the socioeconomic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Extreme poverty in the region has increased and the combined effects of these factors have led to a deterioration of food insecurity and malnutrition, especially in conflict-affected areas. This includes the Democratic Republic of the Congo – still the world’s largest food crisis.

News
News
Japan contributes $11.9 million to scale up FAO’s emergency and resilience activities
21/02/2025

The funding will support 14 critical projects across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East

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A path towards recovery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
19/12/2024

FAO puts agricultural assistance at the forefront of emergency responses

Publications
Publications
Subregional West Africa: Project Highlights - OSRO/SFW/008/AUS
09/2024

The Government of the Republic of Austria contributed USD 1 096 491 to the FAO project, "Strengthening the resilience of the livelihoods of vulnerable...

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Northeastern Nigeria: Assessing drivers of acute malnutrition relapse in children
09/2024

The ongoing crisis in northeastern Nigeria, mainly linked to conflict, climate extremes and economic challenges, has significantly impacted agricultural...

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La Niña: Anticipatory Action and Response Plan, September–December 2024
09/2024

Following the 2023−2024 El Niño event and the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral state, La Niña (ENSO cool phase) is anticipated to...

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