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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.
Sep 12th, 2024
Commodity Price Variability Monthly Summary - August 2024
Sep 6th, 2024
Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Market Monitor September 2024
With 2024 likely to rank among the warmest years on record, weather continued to dominate commodity market news in recent weeks, in both positive and negative ways. While the forecast for 2024 global maize output was trimmed as heat constrained yields in parts of the European Union, Mexico and Ukraine, global soybean production forecast was lifted on account of favourable weather in the United States. Crossings in the Panama Canal are approaching their usual levels, while shipping disruptions in the Red Sea continue. The current edition broadens the coverage of developments in the fertilizer markets and introduces new indicators. Although easing from their peaks, fertilizer cost indices and fertilizer crop price ratios remained above their 2019 average in almost all regions. A page on vegetable oils was also added, covering main market developments.
Sep 5th, 2024
Global Report on Food Crises 2024 Mid-Year Update
The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2024 Mid-Year Update is an update of the GRFC 2024 and provides the latest data on acute food insecurity and acute malnutrition as of August 2024. This update highlights changes in high levels of acute food insecurity and acute malnutrition since the peak in 2023.
It is the result of a collaborative effort among 16 partners, achieving a consensus-based assessment of the current state of acute food insecurity and acute malnutrition.
It is the result of a collaborative effort among 16 partners, achieving a consensus-based assessment of the current state of acute food insecurity and acute malnutrition.
Aug 16th, 2024
Commodity Price Variability Monthly Summary - July 2024
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