Northern Mozambique: Response overview

FAO

Northern Mozambique: Response overview

jan/23

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 4p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) The ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado continues to be the main driver of food insecurity in northern Mozambique. In just a little over a year, there has been a ninefold increase in the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) - from 110 000 in March 2021 to nearly 947 000 in June 2022 (International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix). Other key drivers include irregular rainfall and increasing food prices aggravated by the impact of the war in Ukraine. In its lead role in the agricultural livelihoods response across Mozambique, FAO continues to work with key partners to support affected people in the most remote and hard‑to‑reach areas in the north. In a country where agriculture is the main economic activity, FAO is focusing on restoring food production and enhancing the food security and nutrition of the most vulnerable IDP, host community and returnee populations.

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FAO. 2023. Northern Mozambique: Response overview (January 2023). Rome.

Language English

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