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Madagascar is a low-income country facing endemic poverty, climate and economic shocks. 75% of the population is categorized as poor and 80% of the population relies on agriculture as their main activity. Amidst this context, droughts and other shocks disrupt livelihoods and exacerbate food security and nutrition challenges.
WFP, FAO, the Government of Madagascar and other stakeholders have collaborated to proactively prepare for drought events, identifying ‘Anticipatory Actions’ to implement in the window of opportunity between when a drought is forecasted and when its impacts are felt by communities.
In July 2023, a forecast was issued for drought in three districts in the Madagascar Grand Sud, threatening to exacerbate existing issues of famine and malnutrition in the area. This forecast triggered the activation of the Anticipatory Action programme. As a result, WFP provided over 150,000 people with anticipatory cash transfers, agricultural inputs and early warning information.