São Tomé and Principe

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Project n. Project title
200138 Assistance to conflict-affected people and other communitites affected by production deficit in Casamance Naturelle
200295 Transitioning Towards a Nationally Owned School Feeding and Health Programme in São Tomé and Príncipe
10422.0 Appui à l’éducation de base et au Système de santé en faveur des groupes vulnérables
Assistance to conflict-affected people and other communitites affected by production deficit in Casamance Naturelle

Casamance Naturelle, in southern Senegal, has been affected by a protracted conflict since 1982, which has caused population displacement and disruption of livelihoods. Despite Casamance being the most fertile area in Senegal, sporadic acts of violence and landmines continue to disrupt agricultural activity and trade. As a result, Casamance has the highest prevalence of food insecurity in the country, with over 50 percent of the population being food-insecure, a high prevalence of stunting, and the highest prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies among children and women.

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Country at a glance 2012
Planned Beneficiaries43,198
Beneficiary needs (mt)1,341
Beneficiary needs ($US)1,448,630
Donors - 2012 ($US)
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Threats to food security
  • Insufficient food production
  • High dependency on imports
  • High dependency on external financial support
  • Poor infrastructure and low capacity to establish in-country food reserves
  • Lack of a deep-sea port
  • Small markets
  • Low income and salaries as well as a high unemployment rate
  • Weak agricultural and livestock production
  • Weak governmental social networks