IRIN Analysis Examines 'Subtleties' Of Early Warning Messages In Food Security Situations

IRIN Analysis Examines 'Subtleties' Of Early Warning Messages In Food Security Situations

Friday, December 23, 2011

In this analysis, "IRIN discussed with aid agencies and Sahel food security analysts the subtleties of getting early warning messages right in such situations." According to the news service, "Food security in the Sahel this year is part of a 'persistent and predictable reservoir of chronic acute food insecurity,' [experts] say, 'in a predictable portion of the region's population,' and requires long-term structural aid not short-term fixes." In addition, "much of the malnutrition in the region is caused by other factors: poor water quality, low-quality health care, poor sanitation and poor feeding practices," IRIN writes.�The article includes quotes from numerous food security experts (12/23).

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Source: http://feeds.kff.org/~r/kff/kdghpr/~3/6F89V6NibcI/GH-122311-IRIN-Food-Aid-Analysis.aspx

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