The IPC Analysis classified 2 provinces as falling under IPC Acute Phase 1, 12 provinces in IPC Phase 2, 9 provinces in Phase 3 and 2 provinces in Phase 4. The areas depicting high levels of acute food insecurity problems are mainly located in Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula), in ARMM (Autonomous Re [...]

In the period from April-June 2016, the country experienced a late start of rains, which then influenced a reduction in the area planted to most crops. The early planted crops were affected by a prolonged mid-season dry spell (December 2015 to January 2016). This was further compounded by high tempe [...]

Out of the 10 districts analyzed during the period from June to November 2016, 5 districts (Barguna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Madaripur and Jessore) are classified as Stressed (IPC Phase 2), 5 districts (Bagerhat, Jhalokati, Bhola, Pirojpur and Satkhira) are in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). According to this a [...]

About 51% of the population is suffering from food insecurity and malnutrition, in line with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or Emergency (IPC Phase 4). The population under Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) has increased by 9.4% compared to the results of the June 2015 IPC analysis. Moreover, t [...]

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the 14th cycle of IPC acute food insecurity analysis covered 136 territories, 94% of the national territory. Four areas are of major concern:  Areas heavily affected by armed conflict in the east of the country causing population displacement, incursion of f [...]

In the May-June 2016 period eight districts out of ten, i.e. Mafeteng, Leribe, Berea, Qacha’s Nek, Quthing, Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka, and Butha Buthe are classified as Phase 2 ‘Stressed’. Two districts (Maseru and Mohale’s Hoek) are in Phase 3 ‘Crisis’. There is no district that is classi [...]

The situation for the March - June 2016 period reveals that over 20% of households in all areas analyzed, except Maputo, are classified in crisis (IPC Phase 3) and thus in need of urgent assistance to protect their livelihoods and relieve food consumption gaps as well as, in some areas, reduce acut [...]

Burundi ranks first among the world's poorest countries with a GDP of US $ 315.2 / capita. The global hunger index presents Burundi as one of the countries with a very alarming situation (Index> 30). Compared with neighboring countries, Burundi is the most starved state in East Africa. This conte [...]

The overall food and nutrition security situation has deteriorated in many parts of the country with an estimated 4.3 million people in Phases 3, 4 & 5  in April 2016, a significant increase from the 2.8 million people in January–March 2016 projection. This population is also a significant i [...]

A total of 147 localities have been classified, and all localities in Northern and Central states were classified between Phase 1 and 2, mainly due to better availability and accessibility to food, availability of basic services and stability in livelihoods systems. IPC Phase 3 found to be mostly in [...]