This FAO DIEM-Impact report (2024) examines conflict-driven food insecurity in South Sudan, where armed violence, climate shocks, and displacement have devastated agricultural production.
• Key Findings:
• 5.83 million people (46% of the population) face acute food insecurity.
• Cattle raiding and land disputes disrupt farming.
• Flooding and drought exacerbate displacement, with 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs).
• Economic collapse and high inflation limit food access.
• Policy Recommendations:
• Strengthen conflict-sensitive food security programs.
• Provide livelihood support for displaced farmers.
• Improve access to agricultural inputs and climate adaptation measures.
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