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Djibouti Food Security Watch |
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) issues periodic Watches when there are indications of a possible food security crisis. Decision makers should pay increasing attention to the situation highlighted in this Watch, and prioritize preparedness and contingency planning measures to address the situation. |
Issued: December 28, 2006 |
Staple food shortages may trigger price increases
The food security situation for poor urban households is currently satisfactory, as the cost of the total expenditure basket is below the risk threshold. However, reports suggest that shortages of staple foods are developing in local markets and may trigger price increases. Additionally, household expenditures typically rise during the Eid ul-Adha period, and thus financial strain is anticipated for poor households during the month of December. Figure 1: Cost of expenditure basket for very poor households ? Djibouti CityFor more information see www.fews.net/djibouti
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