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ACTED, South Sudan: Improving food security in Akobo Counties, Jonglei State

Project completed

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
South Sudan
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
nothemedefined
Material relief assistance
01.10.2015 - 31.05.2017
 CHF  710’000
The project in brief
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

  1. Improve knowledge of relevant humanitarian and local actors on FSL needs of the community in Akobo through a baseline study;

  2. Improve agricultural practices and livestock health through the establishment, training and financial support to 30 Agro-Pastoralist Farmers Field Schools (APFS);

  3. Enhance communities’ resilience to food insecurity through the provision of seeds, tools and drip irrigation kits.
Results

Expected results:  

  • 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.
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
International or foreign NGO
  • Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development


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)

  • 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

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Last update 26.09.2023