RESOURCES

The findings of the FSNAU, FEWSNET and partners’ post Gu 2010 seasonal assessment confirm that the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in Somalia dropped by 25 percent in the first half of 2010. However, about 27% of the total population or an estimated 2 million people still remain in need of emergency humanitarian assistance and/or livelihood support until the end of 2010. The assessment results indicate that improved crop and livestock production, due to favourable seasonal rainfall performance, is the primary reason for the improved food security situation in the country. However, sustained conflict in southern and central parts of Somalia and reduced access to aid agencies’ assistance by the internally displaced populations (IDPs) - due to insecurity - overshadow these positive developments.