Source: European Union (EU); Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Date: 31 Dec 2010
Key Messages
In recent months cereal prices have continued to follow a gradually decreasing trend and maize prices in the capital city were lower than prices on the international market.
Pockets of food insecurity exist due to different localized shocks such as poor rains in the southeast or floods in Amhara region, while tensions with rebel groups continue.
Food security is improving throughout the country, and the number of people in need of food assistance during the last months of the year decreased to 2.3 million.
The government with the help of international agencies is continuing to assist the population while investing in agricultural production to increase food security.
Date: 31 Dec 2010
Key Messages
In recent months cereal prices have continued to follow a gradually decreasing trend and maize prices in the capital city were lower than prices on the international market.
Pockets of food insecurity exist due to different localized shocks such as poor rains in the southeast or floods in Amhara region, while tensions with rebel groups continue.
Food security is improving throughout the country, and the number of people in need of food assistance during the last months of the year decreased to 2.3 million.
The government with the help of international agencies is continuing to assist the population while investing in agricultural production to increase food security.
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