Relief, rehabilitation and recovery in the Great Lakes region of central Africa
 The geographical region surrounding Lakes Victoria and Tanganyika,
which includes parts of several countries in central Africa, has been the scene
of prolonged civil and ethnic strife for many years. Because of the movements of
affected populations across borders throughout the region, it has been necessary
to view the crisis from a regional perspective, even though many actions have been
taken at the country level. FAO has been active in a number of different and complementary
areas, which include:
- regular monitoring of the crop and food supply situation;
- continuous assessment of the agricultural input situation and emergency and immediate
rehabilitation needs, and planning to assist the transition from emergency relief
to rehabilitation and development;
- implementation of emergency agricultural relief programmes;
- coordination of interventions and provision of technical advice;
- preparation of in-depth studies of agricultural recovery, development options
and investment needs, and assistance in government formulation of national food security
strategies in line with the World Food Summit Plan of Action.
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