“Emergency Grant Aid in Response to the Drought in Zambia and Namibia”（2 million US dollars of Aid for Zambia）
2024/8/15
On 15th August 2024, the Government of Japan decided to extend an Emergency Grant Aid of 2.5 million US dollars as part of its humanitarian assistance to Zambia and Namibia in Southern Africa, which has been experiencing serious food insecurity as a result of the worst-ever drought caused by El Niño. With this aid, 2 million US dollars of grant aid will be disbursed to Zambia.
(Reference 1)
Implementing Agency, Areas of Assistance, and Disbursed Contribution
United Nations World Food Programme(WFP): Food[2.5 million US dollars ( 2 million US dollars for Zambia, 0.5 million US dollars for Namibia)]
(Reference 2)
Southern Africa received only 20% of regular annual precipitation during its rainy season of the end of last year through early 2024, and the amount of its cereal harvest has declined significantly. The region has been facing serious food insecurity, not only because of the drought, but also because of the soaring global food prices reflecting current international situation.
- This Emergency Grant Aid will enable the provision of emergency food relief through the United Nations World Food Programme(WFP).
- The Government of Japan will continue to work strengthening food security in Southern Africa by closely cooperating with the Governments of Zambia and Namibia.
(Reference 1)
Implementing Agency, Areas of Assistance, and Disbursed Contribution
United Nations World Food Programme(WFP): Food[2.5 million US dollars ( 2 million US dollars for Zambia, 0.5 million US dollars for Namibia)]
(Reference 2)
Southern Africa received only 20% of regular annual precipitation during its rainy season of the end of last year through early 2024, and the amount of its cereal harvest has declined significantly. The region has been facing serious food insecurity, not only because of the drought, but also because of the soaring global food prices reflecting current international situation.