Swaziland, with a population of 1 million, has the highest prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the world with 26 percent of the adult population and 38 percent of pregnant women living with HIV.  One of the effects of the pandemic is a growing number of orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC), estimated to reach 250,000 by 2015. Households and communities are struggling to meet the basic needs of these children, with the extended family structure eroded by poverty, urbanization and HIV. The results are weakened family and community structures, less protective environments for children, increased neglect, and more vulnerability to violence, abuse and exploitation.

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Swaziland

Swaziland's annual maize harvest  this year was estimated at 84,670 tons, which is a 12 percent increase compared to production during the 2009/10 season. This is largely attributed to improved rainfall performance during the 2010/2011 season, although this was also characterized by dry spells....