Attachments
In Numbers
12.3 million people assisted by WFP in Yemen in November
17 million people food insecure
6.1 million people in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency)
3.5 million people acutely malnourished
Highlights
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In line with the encouraging findings of the IPC food insecurity analysis update released on 16 November, WFP data shows that inadequate food consumption decreased slightly in Yemen in October for the second consecutive month.
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WFP in November started data collection for the next nationwide Food Security and Livelihoods Assessment (FSLA).
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Under the School Feeding programme, WFP in November completed works for the expansion of its Healthy Kitchen pilot project to Sana’a city.
SITUATION UPDATE
Food Security Situation:
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According to the latest WFP food security data, the nationwide prevalence of inadequate food consumption slightly decreased in October for the second consecutive month. However, close to half of Yemeni households (49 percent nationwide) reported inadequate food consumption during the month, with rates of inadequate food consumption at critically high levels in 17 of 22 governorates.
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These positive findings are in line with the findings of the 16 November update to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update released on 16 November, which showed an improvement in the food security outlook compared to the previous projection released in March.
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The cost of the minimum food basket also decreased slightly in October across the country. However, overall, food costs have increased by 21 percent over the past year in areas under the internationally recognized Government of Yemen (IRG), and by 18 percent in areas under the Sana’a-based authorities (SBA).
Food Security and Livelihoods Assessment (FSLA):
- Data collection for the next Food Security and Livelihoods Assessment (FSLA) started in mid-November. In areas under the IRG, the first batch of trained enumerators were dispatched on 19 November, and data collection is expected to be completed by late December. In areas under the SBA, the start of data collection is pending approval by the authorities.
Political Situation:
- Negotiations continued in November between the warring parties, as well as regional and international partners to revive the stalled peace process and renew the truce, which expired on 02 October.
Security Situation:
- No airstrikes nor cross-border attacks were reported during November, however, hostilities continue to be reported from some areas, including casualties reported from sniper attacks and shelling in some areas.