Lesotho

=B7 Baseline assessment for the Joint UN Nutrition programme started on 24 October 2010. Final results expected towards end of November.

=B7 Due to delayed start of the rainy season, planting started a month later than normal. As a result, the Food Security condition will have to be closely monitored in the coming months

=B7 No other information received for this period

Madagascar

=B7 Most of Madagascar has a higher chance of Normal to above normal rainfall, in southern drought prone areas recent high rainfall has been benefical

Lesotho

- Results of the of the crop forecasting by the Bureau of Statistics show higher maize production (98,035 MT) compared to last year's production of 57,127 MT.

- According to the LVAC annual post-harvest livelihoods assessment about 200,000 people will need humanitarian assistance in 2010/11.

- Households assisted with planting inputs through the EU Food Facility generally planted larger areas than those not assisted.

Madagascar

- The number of municipalities experiencing severe food insecurity situation in the South Madagascar was revised by

Lesotho

- The crop forecasting exercise is being undertaken by the Bureau of Statistics; data analysis is expected to finish this week.

- The LVAC will be undertaking its annual post-harvest livelihoods assessment from 25 May - 2 June.

Madagascar

- The Meteorology Department informed that the overall rainfall in the country is forecasted to be lower that normal during the May to July 2010 period.

Malawi

- The general food security situation in the country is normal following the 2009/10 harvest, apart from some

Executive summary

The food crisis of 2008 provoked a strong coordinated response from the world community and exposed fundamental problems in the agrofood sector, which continue. Prices remain high in many domestic markets of developing countries, and the risk of future volatility persists. The present economy-wide crisis creates severe economic and social difficulties, which aggravate agricultural problems and the food situation -particularly for least-developed countries and small farmers - and which require stronger

Executive Summary

In response to the dramatic rise of global food prices since 2007, WFP has been providing funding and technical support to WFP staff and partners to assess the impact of higher prices and structural vulnerabilities and a growing and 'new face of hunger'. According to preliminary research the estimated new caseload is expected to be more visible and to have greater political influence as they are often concentrated in urban areas.

With numerous initiatives underway and a number of different players, the WFP Regional Bureau needs to take stock

Part I: Operational Requirements and Shortfalls

Overview of the 2008 Programme of Work

As the second semester of 2008 begins, the World Food Programme continues to focus its attention on the more than 81 million beneficiaries requiring food assistance. The total cost of 2008 activities is just over US$4.78 billion. Considering carry-over stocks and resources mobilized so far in 2008, and considering US$1 billion for prepositioning of food stocks for 2009, the total shortfall at this time of the year is US$2.71 billion.

Executive Summary
This study was carried out using funds received from the Investment Centre of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Southern Africa Regional Office of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, United States Agency for International Development. In the former case it is intended to support the preparation of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Agricultural Water Management for Food Security Project to be supported by the African Development Bank; and in the latter case it is intended to provide guidance for improving

INTRODUCTION
This is the third and final issue for 2005 of this report prepared by the FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) on the food supply situation and cereal import and food aid requirements for all countries in sub- Saharan Africa. The report is designed to provide the latest analysis and information on the food situation in these countries to governments, international organizations and other institutions engaged in humanitarian operations.

In this introductory part, countries in the subregion facing serious overall food shortages or other causes

INTRODUCTION

This is the second issue for 2005 of this report prepared by the FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) on the food supply situation and cereal import and food aid requirements for all countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The report is designed to provide the latest analysis and information on the food situation in these countries to governments, international organizations and other institutions engaged in humanitarian operations.

In this introductory part, countries in the subregion facing serious food shortages are listed with principal