Latest information indicates a slightly larger global cereal output in 2001, of 1 870 million tonnes (including rice in milled terms). However, even at this level, production would still be less than the anticipated utilization requirements in 2001/02, leading to a significant draw-down of cereal stocks.

While Afghanistan currently faces a grave food supply situation, food emergencies persist in many other countries (see box on page 6).

World cereal trade in 2001/02 is forecast at 233 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous season's

The purposes of the workshop are to review disaster situation in Cambodia and disaster management activities in 2001; build up awareness among policy makers and consult with provincial leadership, international organizations and non-governmental organizations on the strategies of effective disaster management, said Nhim Vanda, first vice president of the National Committee for Disaster Management.

Launched on 3 September 2001 for CHF 2,035,000 for 6 months Beneficiaries: 100,000
Operations Update No. 3 Period covered: 5 October - 20 November 2001
"At a Glance"

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE (BHR)
OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA)

Background

The outlook for 2001 cereal output has deteriorated since June due to persisting drought in some important producing countries. The latest forecasts put world production well below anticipated utilization in 2001/02, pointing to a substantial decline in stocks.

Food emergencies of varying intensity persist for 62 million people worldwide, according to FAO estimates in September, about the same number as at this time last year.

Cereal production in 2001 is now forecast at 1 842 million tonnes, 14 million tonnes or about 0.7 percent below

Launched on 3 September 2001 for CHF 2,035,000 for 6 months
Beneficiaries: 100,000

Period covered: 11 September - 4 October 2001

Situation and Damage

1. Water levels in Cambodia started to go down early last week. However, this week, water levels in the upstream areas, i.e. Stung Treng, Kratie and Kampong Cham provinces, have started to rise again, approaching the emergency levels. In downstream areas, the water level in Phnom Penh is just at the emergency level, and just above emergency levels in Neak Loeung and Koh Khel. In these areas, the water level is expected to rise slightly. Water levels

On September 11 (Tue), the Government of Japan decided to extend emergency grant aid of 100,000 dollars (10,700,000 yen) and emergency aid materials comprising blankets and plastic sheets (equivalent to approximately 20 million yen) to the Kingdom of Cambodia, which has sustained damage from floods.

In Cambodia, the water level of the Mekong river has been rising due to heavy rain since mid-August, causing flood disaster in the provinces along the river. According to the Government

Launching the latest Annual Review of the Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO), Poul Nielson, Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, has highlighted the vital role played by ECHO in delivering relief to victims of humanitarian tragedies. He reported that, during 2000, the €492 million managed by this Commission department had benefited 18 million people in 65 different countries in the world. "This aid is vital" he said, "in saving lives, alleviating misery and