Comprehensive FEWS NET Resources for Horn of Africa Drought and Food Security Crisis
As the food security emergency in the Horn of Africa continues, FEWS NET has compiled a wide-ranging collection of information and resources related to the ongoing drought, famine declaration, and causes behind the crisis.
Overall
FEWS NET Horn of Africa crisis web-page with all links (updated regularly)
Somalia 10 Day Update of Conditions
Kenya 10 Day Update of Conditions
East Africa: Multi-Sectoral Response is Critical
Basis for Famine Declaration
September 2 FEWS NET/FSNAU evidence base for new areas affected by famine
July 20 FEWSNET/FSNAU Press Release on Somalia famine , used by UN Humanitarian Coordinator to declare famine
Summary of evidence base compiled by FEWS NET and FSNAU for a famine declaration
Famine Declared in Three Areas of Somalia
The IPC “famine” and other food insecurity phase definitions
Somalia famine update (Somali language version)
Contribution of drought and climate change to crisis
East Africa Rainfall Watch
Scientific basis for the conclusion of “Worst drought in 60 years”
Observed changes in climate over the last 50 years : drier and warmer, droughts are more frequent/severe
Why droughts are becoming more frequent and severe in the Horn
Contribution of markets, trade and prices to crisis
Kenya Food Prices
Assessment of current market functioning in Somalia
Recent monthly food price reports for Somalia grains , Somalia livestock , Kenya , Ethiopia
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