United Nations
Information Centre | Nepal
Food Security Bulletin, Issue 23, May 2009
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Highlights:
1. Because of severe winter drought, 700,000 people in the Mid- and Far-Western Hills and Mountains are in need of immediate food assistance in addition to nearly one million people who are currently supported by WFP.
2. The drought resulted in decreased national crop production for wheat and barley of 14.5% and 17.3% respectively; however, crop losses in many Hill and Mountain districts of the Mid- and the Far-West regions were more than 50%.
3. The ongoing WFP food assistance has helped to reduce the severity of household food insecurity in drought-affected communities. Due to the winter drought, however, continuous food assistance will be needed until the next harvest to support the poorest, drought-affected communities in the Mid- and the Far-West regions.
Publisher:
WFP, NeKSAP ,   (2009 )
Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster in English
Keywords:
FOOD, FOOD SECURITY, MAREKT SUPPLIES, INCOME OPPURTUNITIES, PRODUCTION, SUMMER CROPS, EMPLOYMENT, FOOD POLICY, FOOD REQUIREMENTS, FOOD RESERVES, FOOD RESOURCES, FOOD SHORTAGE, FOOD SUPPLY, FOOD AID, AGRICULTURAL POLICY, RIGHT TO FOOD, MALNUTRITION, FOOD ACCESS, MIGRATION, LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURAL LAND, FOOD PRICES
Thematic Group:
 WFP : Food and Emergency humanitarian logistict support
Thesaurus:
10.01.00  -  Food And Nutrition
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