ACTED, South Sudan: Improving food security in Akobo Counties, Jonglei State
Akobo County hosts a growing number of IDPs, 45,000 as of June, 2015. Being an opposition SPLA stronghold and cut off from government services, the populations in Akobo (hosts & IDP’s) experience widespread food insecurity due to the depletion of household food stocks, limited functioning markets, high market prices, depleted livelihood options and diminishing purchasing power of most households. This project aims at contributing to the improvement of the resilience of affected populations through enhanced productivity and alternative livelihood options.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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South Sudan |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR nothemedefined
Material relief assistance
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01.10.2015
- 31.05.2017 |
CHF 710’000
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Improve knowledge of relevant humanitarian and local actors on FSL needs of the community in Akobo through a baseline study;
Improve agricultural practices and livestock health through the establishment, training and financial support to 30 Agro-Pastoralist Farmers Field Schools (APFS);
Enhance communities’ resilience to food insecurity through the provision of seeds, tools and drip irrigation kits.
- Distribution of 1,200 seeds and tools kits
- 60 community Animal Health Workers trained
- 30 APFS formed and trained; each receives a 1,500 Euro (USD 1,685) grant for Income Generation Activities (IGA) beside irrigation kits, seeds & tools.
- Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09258
Background |
The conflict in South Sudan rages on and peace is unlikely to be restored soon. The economic & humanitarian situation continues to worsen. As a result of continued insecurity, the total IDP population reached 1.9 million; 45,000 IDPs are living in Akobo County. The population faces a worsening food insecurity situation, confirmed in May 2015 by the latest IPC report that anticipates 7.9 million people to face food insecurity in the entire country (already 4.6 million are facing severe food insecurity). Malnutrition is a major concern in the Akobo area. There is, however, scope for strengthening the resilience of the affected population through livelihood diversification. |
Objectives |
Improve the food security situation in Akobo Counties, Jonglei State |
Target groups |
Vulnerable households from the IDP and host communities |
Medium-term outcomes |
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Results |
Expected results: |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
Coordination with other projects and actors |
FAO, WFP, FSL Cluster and Akobo Counties |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 710’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 672’313 |
Project phases |
Phase 2
01.06.2017
- 31.05.2018
(Completed)
Phase 1 01.10.2015 - 31.05.2017 (Completed) |