Policy responses

Support local food production in IDP/refugee camps to mitigate the impact on food availability (e.g. distribution of small livestock and poultry, distribution of tools and seeds for small-scale agricultural production) and improve access to food and healthy diets.

Implement/scale-up cash-based programmes in IDP/refugee camps to mitigate the impact on food prices in local markets.

Support to the development of local market infrastucture.

Links and references

The Lancet, 2018 - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(18)30658-3/fulltext

Pros Mitigate impact of escalating social tensions (IDPs/refugees and host communities, between livelihood groups, etc.)

Cons Access to beneficiaries Additional funding required to assist additional caseload

Minimum conditions Context analysis carried out Functional supply chain Operational capacity

Governance Relevant national line ministries Country Humanitarian Response Programme Updated UNCT Food Security / Nutrition Clusters