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South Sudan - Analysis of Refugee Livelihoods in Protracted Refugee Situations in Central and Western Equatoria, September 2015

South Sudan - Analysis of Refugee Livelihoods in Protracted Refugee Situations in Central and Western Equatoria, September 2015

The report highlights the current food security situation of refugees, their livelihoods, challenges and opportunities available to them. Some of the recommendations highlighted in the report include: 

  • Need to shift from general food distributions to resilience-building activities such as Food Assistance for Assets; 
  • To introduce the latest agriculture technologies to engage both host and refugees for inclusive agricultural value chain development;
  • To provide trainings on agricultural technology and tools, and establish business development services such as storage, preservation, information, transportation and  packaging to maximize local economic activities;
  • To develop local self-help groups and savings groups modeled along gender lines, to provide an entry point for community-based decision-making, savings and loan programmes;
  • To enhance partnership with government, local organizations, international organizations and private sector to address infrastructural and institutional needs; and
  • To advocate for refugee inclusiveness in local economic initiatives, among others.