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Botswana

Botswana: Vulnerability Assessment Committee Results 2017

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Situation

Heavy rains caused flooding in some areas, which was exacerbated by Cyclone Dineo in February 2017. This led to an increase in diseases such as diarrhea and malaria in some areas.

Higher rainfall compared to the previous season resulted in improved crop and livestock production, thereby significantly reducing households’ vulnerability to food insecurity.

The number people at risk of food and livelihood insecurity dropped significantly to 57,000 for June 2016 to March 2017, and an estimated 12,000 people for July 2017 to March 2018.
Food prices in the markets remains relatively stable.

Recommendations

  • Government programs aimed at increasing agricultural production across the country should continue and be strengthened to ensure sustainable improvement in crop and livestock production.

  • Comprehensive government safety net programs play a significant role in ensuring food and livelihood security especially among the very poor and poor households, government should therefore continue with these safety nets interventions and make them more efficient.

  • Continued monitoring of fall-armyworm impacts and management

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