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FSNWGIPC Regional Technical

Workshop6th – 9th Oct 2009

ILRI, NairobiILRI, Nairobi

Food Security and Nutrition Food Security and Nutrition Conditions Conditions

Central and Eastern Africa Central and Eastern Africa October 2009October 2009

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UPDATES

Tanzania and Rwanda updated IPC map using current information

Change of phase in regions of South Sudan and Northern DRC after cross border discussions 

Change of phase in Karamoja, Uganda following refinement of analysis

Inclusion of SNNP region of Ethiopia IPC map

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Current Food Security Conditions

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MANDERA TRIANGLE

• Rainfall distribution

• Conflict in Somalia

• Insecurity in southeast Ethiopia

• PPR spreading

• Population inflows to Kenya from Ethiopia, Somalia

• Livestock migration

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MANDERA TRIANGLE (Kenya/Somalia)PROBLEM

• The population on one side of the border (Somalia) is in an emergency phase, AFLC with a moderate risk of falling in HE, while the population on the other side (Kenya) is in phase 2 (mostly)

• Both countries have presented strong evidence

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FINDINGS

• Different mapping protocols used:– The situation analysis of Somalia included

urban areas…thus, not the same maps!

• Classification methodology differs: – Somalia’s classification does not reflect

interventions, whereas Kenya’s does includes interventions…thus, not the same maps!

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WAY FORWARD

• Share experience and share monitoring data between neighboring areas- FSNAU web

• Confirm whether LZs are the same across the border at the time of cross border analysis by sharing information facilitated by IPC

• Use standardized indicators to enable comparison– current proxy indicators study has potential to assist in this area.

• Establish database

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Way forward one year ago

• Attempt to harmonize phase classification of the 2 countries by using same methodology!

• Alternatively produce 2 maps - with and without interventions

• Clarify how to reflect urban and rural phase classification if maps combined

• Clarify seasonal sub-regional differences (FEWS-NET)

• Identify livelihood differences and market access issues (FEWS-NET & PACAPS)

*if green, then achieved or in progress

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KARAMOJA CLUSTER

• Poor rainfall and scarce vegetation

• Spread of PPR

• Inter-tribal and resource-based conflict;

• population movement across borders

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FINDINGS

• Conditions generally comparable (Kenya/Uganda)

• However, evidence of mortality, nutrition and coping strategies conditions quitedifferent

• Classification methodology differs: – Uganda’s classification does not reflect

interventions unlike Kenya’s• Strong evidence in templates that justify

classification (Uganda/Sudan)

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Uganda

Kenya

Sudan

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WAY FORWARD

• Guidance/clarification needed on whether to consider humanitarian assistance (food aid) or not

• Guidance as to what to consider “Stable” or “Normal” considering typical difference from the Reference table

• Review cross border issues prior to regional workshop - FSNWG to facilitate compilation and exchange of IPC

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GREAT LAKES REGION

• Localized conflict and civil insecurity

• Spread of cassava mosaic disease/ PPR

• Population movement, IDPs, refugees

• Population density

• Trade bans

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FINDINGS

• The classification in general is justified across borders and evidence has been provided during the discussions.

• Uganda classification is still questionable because 1)data used not the best of quality and 2)situation analysis over too large an area to be optimally accurate.

• Tanzania and Rwanda are in the process of updating classification.

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WAY FORWARD

• Additional data is necessary on the Ugandan side in order to be able to justify to donors the considerable difference between Uganda and DRC (red to green) – Assessments to be conducted in areas concerned

(Uganda).

• DRC, Rwanda and Uganda need to share information

• The context may change with elections coming up in many countries in the region

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Way forward one year ago

• Tanzania templates for bordering regions need to include more information about the cassava mosaic, other crop diseases and livestock diseases

• Burundi to provide data on influx of Rwandese from southern provinces and Rwanda to collect more information within their country

• WFP and FEWSNET currently profiling markets in the region

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CAR/DRC/SUDAN CLUSTER

• Localized conflict and civil insecurity

• Population movement

• Trade

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FINDINGS

• Evidence does not support phase classification in Sudan and in DRC

• As a result analysis was refined andclassification changed accordingly

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WAY FORWARD

• DRC, Sudan and CAR to update maps within the next couple of months. Need to include more evidence in templates (ongoing surveys)

• Countries to exchange maps information• Regional technical support requested• Understand better population movement

across border as well as trans-boundary diseases– Cross border assessment will be attempted by WFP

on Sudan DRC border

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THANK YOU