South Sudan, FAO, Improving nutrition and resilience in Warrap
With an unfolding internal armed conflict, the food security situation in South Sudan is severely deteriorating. Due to insecurity and displacement, many people were not able to attend their fields and gardens during the planting season, which will affect harvests towards the end of the year. Under the goal to boost sustainable agriculture, the main objective of this project is to increase the resilience (food security, livelihoods and income) of 1350 households and to improve production, food availability and access of nutritious food sources in Warrap State. By targeting an area that is affected by food insecurity but is relatively stable, the project aims at improving food security in the area and reducing the dependency on food aid.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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South Sudan |
Agriculture & food security
Agricultural development
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01.08.2014
- 30.06.2016 |
CHF 1'000'000
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- Increased production, availability of, and access to nutritionally balanced food sources.
- Women are equipped with practical and business skills and income opportunities.
- Food and Agricultural Organisation
- SDC sponsored project 7F-06909.02.
- Ongoing FAO emergency projects.
- Other projects with partners in the region.
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Agricultural development
Agricultural development
Cross-cutting topics Crisis prevention
The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09126
| Background |
On 15th of December 2013, armed clashes quickly evolved along tribal lines and caused an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Continued disruption of market and livestock, cattle rustling, humanitarian access constraints and loss of assets have exacerbated the food security situation in the country. In Warrap state, food insecurity has already been high before the newly erupted crisis. More than two thirds of households in the State are food insecure and are likely to continue to be either severely or moderately food-insecure throughout this year. Next to life saving Nutrition and food distribution projects, resilience building is required for a sustainable improvement in food security. |
| Objectives |
Enhanced nutrition and resilience of vulnerable populations in South Sudan. |
| Target groups |
The project targets approximately 8100 individuals (or 1350 households) from vulnerable communities’ in two counties of Warrap State and emphasizes on empowering rural women. |
| Medium-term outcomes |
Increased consumption of nutritious food sources by vulnerable communities and increased household income for women groups in Warrap state. |
| Results |
Expected results: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
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| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1'000'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 985'118 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1'000'000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.08.2014 - 30.06.2016 (Completed) |