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Summary
Tacloban city and coastal municipalities such as Palo, Tanauan, Tolosa and Dulag have been strongly affected by typhoon Yolanda on November 8, 2013. A multiplicity of actors (government, international and local NGO’s, religious associations, foundations, …) have since been targeting these areas. However, in inland municipalities such as Pastrana, la Paz or Dagami, strong winds have powerfully damaged the two main local livelihoods: rice production for the ongoing season and coconut production for the next 6 to 10 years. Government agencies and different NGO’s have been intervening in those inland areas but gaps of coverage have been reported. Moreover, food relief is going to decrease in coming months while a major part of the population has no means to restart their livelihood activities.
The Food Security and Livelihood advisor from SI-HQ conducted a rapid livelihood assessment in La Paz, Pastrana, and Dagami municipalities between the 7th and 15th of January 2014 to: 1) analyze different livelihood groups composition and needs, 2) give strategic orientations for interventions.