Families are assisted to cross flood affected areas after heavy rains washed away parts of the national north-south road. (copyright: WFP/Photolibrary)

Preparation Is 90% Of An Action Plan

Mozambique is no stranger to floods.  Twelve years ago, flood waters killed hundreds of people in the central region of the country. This time around, Mozambique was better prepared.

Overview

Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranked 172nd out of 182 countries on the 2008/2009 UN Human Development Index. The country is prone to a wide range of natural hazards, which regularly cause major damage and disrupt economic growth.

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Country at a glance 2011
Planned Beneficiaries667,199
Beneficiary needs (mt)24,046
Beneficiary needs ($US)27,573,290