The food and nutrition situation is extremely critical in several countries in the Sahelian strip, particularly in Niger (7.8 million people affected) and in Chad (2 million vulnerable people). The fall in output leads in particular to a deficit in cereals and animal fodder as well as an increase in the cost of foodstuffs in a context of food vulnerability and levels of malnutrition that are already consistently high.
Given the seriousness of the situation and in order to respond to the regional crisis in the Sahel, France has mobilized more than €6 million to help the populations affected (3 million in Niger, 1.8 million in Chad, 0.65 million in Mauritania, 0.5 million in Burkina Faso and 0.15 million in Togo). France continues to take action to promote a coherent European and international effort, in support of the national systems.
Funding shortfalls persist while the prospects of further contributions are uncertain. Close monitoring of the food and nutrition situation in these areas is necessary in order to adapt the response to the situation and to prevent the crisis from deteriorating.
Source: Food crisis in the Sahel: French aid - ReliefWeb
Date: 26 May 2010
Food Security
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