Attachments
In Numbers
1.76 million people assisted in December*
2,078 metric tons of food distributed*
US$ 2.7 million of cash-based transfers made*
US$ 93.6 million six-month net funding requirement (Jan – Jun 2025)
Strategic Updates
• Cadre Harmonisé results: The December 2024 Cadre Harmonisé (CH) revealed that 1.5 million people, representing 5.6 percent of the country’s total population, are currently severely food insecure (Phase 3 (Crisis) or Phase 4 (Emergency). These results were officially validated by the government’s Early Warning System Coordination Unit (CC/SAP) and confirmed regionally by the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS). Projections indicate that between June and August 2025, 2.2 million people, or 8.1 percent of the total population, will fall into Phase 3 (Crisis) or Phase 4 (Emergency) of food insecurity. The most significant increases are expected in the regions of Maradi (73 percent) and Dosso (55 percent).
• Progress in preventing the sale of nutrition products on the market: WFP and UNICEF successfully advocated for a government ban on the commercial sale of specialized nutritious foods in Niger. Local authorities in several regions took effective action to ensure that this life-saving support reaches malnourished children and is not diverted and sold on local markets. WFP will support the enforcement of the regulations in line with its commitment to operational effectiveness and responsible delivery.
• WFP Niger Representative mission to Abidjan: Ms. Kinday Samba undertook a working mission to Abidjan on 5–6 December, which began with a Signing Ceremony with Japan for a new contribution. This US$ 1.9 million contribution will help WFP support over 19,000 vulnerable individuals and provide school meals to 12,000 children. Building on this opportunity, the Country Director also met with the Korean Ambassador in Abidjan, who expressed interest in gaining deeper insights into WFP's work in Niger. The visit also involved discussions with KOICA representatives and concluded with a meeting at the African Development Bank (AfDB), discussing opportunities to jointly support food sovereignty in Niger.
• Meeting with transport agents: On 11 December, WFP Niger Representative chaired a hybrid meeting with transport service providers in Niger to discuss the risks faced by transporters in delivering food amid growing insecurity. Transporters highlighted challenges such as delays due to escort requirements, inconsistent approval processes, and differing security measures compared to private or local deliveries. Despite this, they expressed pride in supporting WFP's mission.