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This page brings together a wide range of FSP and external resources that are useful for policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders who are interested in food security and related topics. Select a resource category by clicking on the tags to the left.
Jul 22nd, 2024
Commodity Price Variability Monthly Summary - June 2024
Jul 4th, 2024
Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Market Monitor July 2024
Wheat prices are ebbing under the harvest pressure from the northern hemisphere. Fresh supplies from the southern hemisphere are doing the same for maize prices, even as
harvests in Argentina and Brazil are likely to fall short of expectations. Exceptionally wet weather in parts of the European Union could bring up quality concerns for wheat.
May 2024 was the 12th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. Should this trend persist, there will likely be negative impacts on agriculture from extreme heat, particularly if heat occurs during periods of moisture stress or the key reproductive stages that determine final yields.
AMIS Market Monitor will return with fresh features and on a new publication schedule on Friday, 6 September.
harvests in Argentina and Brazil are likely to fall short of expectations. Exceptionally wet weather in parts of the European Union could bring up quality concerns for wheat.
May 2024 was the 12th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. Should this trend persist, there will likely be negative impacts on agriculture from extreme heat, particularly if heat occurs during periods of moisture stress or the key reproductive stages that determine final yields.
AMIS Market Monitor will return with fresh features and on a new publication schedule on Friday, 6 September.
Jul 3rd, 2024
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Structural factors, protracted conflict and natural disasters leave 40.8 million people in high levels of chronic food insecurity
The latest Chronic Food Insecurity analysis revealed that the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains critical, with about 40 percent of the population facing IPC Level 3 or above chronic food insecurity. This includes 15.7 million people facing Severe (IPC Level 4) and 25.1 million people facing Moderate (IPC Level 3). Despite the country's abundant natural resources and government efforts, chronic food insecurity persists due to several factors such as protacted armed conflict, large-scale displacement, governance challenges, and recurrent natural disasters.
Chronic food insecurity is primarily driven by armed conflicts – particularly in the eastern regions – which has resulted in large-scale displacement and loss of livelihoods. Governance challenges, including inequitable resource distribution, weak law enforcement, and limited socio-economic investment, further exacerbate the issue. Health crises, such as epidemics and animal diseases, alongside crop attacks, further disrupt food systems and agricultural production, aggravating the food crisis by compromising the food security of populations.
Furthermore, inadequate infrastructure and recurrent natural disasters such as floods and landslides hinder access to essential services such as healthcare, clean water, and electricity. Low agricultural productivity, characterized by a cereal deficit and limited access to quality inputs, remains a significant challenge.
Finally, the depreciation of the Congolese Franc against the US dollar has led to escalating prices and reduced purchasing power, exacerbating the effects of widespread poverty.
Chronic food insecurity is primarily driven by armed conflicts – particularly in the eastern regions – which has resulted in large-scale displacement and loss of livelihoods. Governance challenges, including inequitable resource distribution, weak law enforcement, and limited socio-economic investment, further exacerbate the issue. Health crises, such as epidemics and animal diseases, alongside crop attacks, further disrupt food systems and agricultural production, aggravating the food crisis by compromising the food security of populations.
Furthermore, inadequate infrastructure and recurrent natural disasters such as floods and landslides hinder access to essential services such as healthcare, clean water, and electricity. Low agricultural productivity, characterized by a cereal deficit and limited access to quality inputs, remains a significant challenge.
Finally, the depreciation of the Congolese Franc against the US dollar has led to escalating prices and reduced purchasing power, exacerbating the effects of widespread poverty.
Jun 13th, 2024
Central African Republic: acute food insecurity persists
The results of this analysis indicate that the insecurity situation acute food intake remains more or less stable but worrying, with 41%
of the analyzed population classified in a Crisis and Emergency situation. Approximately 2.5 million people in Crisis and Emergency situations (Phase 3 and 4 of the IPC) are in need of immediate food assistance. Among the 2.5 million people experiencing high acute food insecurity,
Approximately 508 thousand people are in an emergency situation (Phase 4 of the IPC) and around 2 million people are in Crisis (Phase 3) of the IPC).
of the analyzed population classified in a Crisis and Emergency situation. Approximately 2.5 million people in Crisis and Emergency situations (Phase 3 and 4 of the IPC) are in need of immediate food assistance. Among the 2.5 million people experiencing high acute food insecurity,
Approximately 508 thousand people are in an emergency situation (Phase 4 of the IPC) and around 2 million people are in Crisis (Phase 3) of the IPC).
Jun 11th, 2024
Djibouti: Acute Food Insecurity Situation
Between April and June 2024, an estimated 221,000 people or 19 percent of the analysed population (out of 1.18 million people), are facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above), including 38,000 people (3 percent of the analysed population) in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) and 183,000 in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis).
For the projected period (July to December 2024), generally characterized by very high temperatures and movements of pastoralist households, an estimated 285,000 people, representing 24 percent of the population analysed, are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity. Approximately 53,000 people will be in Phase 4 and 232,000 in Phase 3.
For the projected period (July to December 2024), generally characterized by very high temperatures and movements of pastoralist households, an estimated 285,000 people, representing 24 percent of the population analysed, are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity. Approximately 53,000 people will be in Phase 4 and 232,000 in Phase 3.
Jun 7th, 2024
Commodity Price Variability Monthly Summary - May 2024
Jun 6th, 2024
Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Market Monitor June 2024
The month of May marks the release of the first forecasts for global cereal production, but with many crops yet to be planted in the Northern hemisphere, there is a high level of uncertainty with these projections. This year, the validity of the first forecasts for 2024/25 wheat production is already being tested, as drought and prolonged frost in key producing areas of the Russian Federation have constrained yield prospects. Consequently, world wheat export prices surged during May on deepening production worries, centered on the Black Sea region. Wheat, most of which is consumed as food with only a limited number of substitutes, is being watched very closely, particularly by importing countries from a food security perspective.
Jun 5th, 2024
Hunger Hotspots - June to October 2024 Outlook
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warn that acute food
insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 18 hunger hotspots,
including a total of 17 countries or territories and one regional
cluster which comprises 4 countries, during the outlook period from
June to October 2024. Mali, Palestine, South Sudan and the Sudan
remain at the highest concern level. Haiti was added to the list of
countries/territories of highest concern due to escalating violence
by non-state armed groups (NSAGs).
(FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warn that acute food
insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 18 hunger hotspots,
including a total of 17 countries or territories and one regional
cluster which comprises 4 countries, during the outlook period from
June to October 2024. Mali, Palestine, South Sudan and the Sudan
remain at the highest concern level. Haiti was added to the list of
countries/territories of highest concern due to escalating violence
by non-state armed groups (NSAGs).
May 30th, 2024
Continued conflict and further cuts to humanitarian food assistance drive acute food insecurity in Lebanon
According to the latest projection update, around 1.26 million people (23 percent of the analysed population) are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) between April and September 2024. This includes 85,000 people (2 percent of the analysed population) in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) and 1.18 million people (21 percent of the analysed population) in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis).
The analysed population includes Lebanese, Syrian refugees, Palestine Refugees in Lebanon (PRL) and Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS). Among the 1.26 million people expected to be in IPC Phase 3 or above between April and September 2024, 683,000 are Lebanese residents (18 percent of the resident population), 510,000 are Syrian refugees (34 percent of the Syrians refugees in Lebanon), 55,000 are PRL (31 percent of the PRL population in Lebanon), and 13,600 are PRS (45 percent of the PRS population in Lebanon). Populations classified in IPC Phase 3 or above require urgent humanitarian action to reduce food gaps, protect and restore livelihoods and prevent acute malnutrition.
The analysed population includes Lebanese, Syrian refugees, Palestine Refugees in Lebanon (PRL) and Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS). Among the 1.26 million people expected to be in IPC Phase 3 or above between April and September 2024, 683,000 are Lebanese residents (18 percent of the resident population), 510,000 are Syrian refugees (34 percent of the Syrians refugees in Lebanon), 55,000 are PRL (31 percent of the PRL population in Lebanon), and 13,600 are PRS (45 percent of the PRS population in Lebanon). Populations classified in IPC Phase 3 or above require urgent humanitarian action to reduce food gaps, protect and restore livelihoods and prevent acute malnutrition.
May 27th, 2024
IPC Analysis for Afghanistan
Afghanistan continues to experience marginal improvements in food security since the large degradation in the situation following the political transition of 2021. Despite improvements from previous analyses, nearly a third of Afghanistan’s population (14.2 million people or 32 percent of the total population)1 are still experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, classified in IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) between March and April 2024 and are in urgent need of humanitarian food assistance. Of this, 2.9 million people (7 percent) are in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency)
and 11.3 million people (25 percent) are in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis).
The slight improvement in the food security situation can be
attributed to humanitarian and livelihood support initiatives, as
well as improved household purchasing power, among other
factors.
and 11.3 million people (25 percent) are in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis).
The slight improvement in the food security situation can be
attributed to humanitarian and livelihood support initiatives, as
well as improved household purchasing power, among other
factors.