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South-Asia: FAO's 4 phase-plan to urgently start rebuilding the livelihoods.
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Richard China is the Rome-based Co-ordinator for FAO's response to the Tsunami; he recently visited Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Indonesia and Thailand. Commenting on the progress made to the needs' assessment in South-Asia, he says that the Fishery and Livestock sectors have to be urgently rehabilitated and that preparing the March planting season is a priority. Thus, dependency on food aid for the next 12 months could be avoided:
The cost: Initially, FAO appealed for US$ 26.5 million but there is a need for more assistance, now, adds Richard China:
Produced by:
Liliane Kambirigi, FAO
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