Area:
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28 000 sq.km
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Climate:
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Tropical wet-dry; rainy season: May-October
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Population:
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1.16 million (2000 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: US$ 240 (1997)
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Specific characteristics of the country:
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Low-income food-deficit country; coastal country
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Logistics:
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Roads inadequate, particularly during the rainy season; river transport important
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Major foodcrops:
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Rice, coarse grains, oils and fats, roots and tubers
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Marketing year:
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November/October; Lean season: May-August
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Share of cereals in total calorie intake:
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64 percent
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Abundant and well-distributed rains in September and October favoured crop development. Cumulative rainfall was above normal and soil moisture reserves were sufficient for satisfactory crop development. A joint FAO/CILSS Crop Assessment Mission from 11 to 15 October estimated the 1999 cereal production at 138 700 tonnes (rice in paddy equivalent), which is 6 percent above last year's output but remains below the 1997/98 pre-crisis level and below average. Production of coarse grains increased, while that of rice decreased due to flooding and pest attacks.
The overall food supply situation has improved after the conflict. However, some populations are still facing food supply difficulties, notably in urban areas. Repatriation of refugees is underway and displaced persons and returnees are receiving food assistance.
Wheat |
Rice |
Coarse grains |
Total | |
Normal Production |
- |
107 |
59 |
166 |
Normal Imports |
6 |
70 |
2 |
78 |
of which: Structural food aid |
2 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
1999/2000 Domestic Availability |
- |
54 |
58 |
112 |
1999 Production (rice in paddy terms) |
- |
80 |
58 |
139 |
1999 Production (rice in milled terms) |
- |
54 |
58 |
112 |
Possible stock drawdown |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1999/2000 Utilization |
10 |
141 |
73 |
224 |
Food Use |
10 |
121 |
53 |
184 |
of which: local purchase requirement |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Non-food use |
- |
10 |
19 |
28 |
Exports or Re-exports |
- |
5 |
- |
5 |
Possible stock build up |
- |
5 |
2 |
7 |
1999/2000 Import Requirement |
10 |
87 |
5 |
102 |
Anticipated commercial imports |
5 |
80 |
- |
85 |
Food aid needs |
5 |
7 |
5 |
17 |
Current Aid Position |
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Food aid pledges |
- |
- |
- |
- |
of which: Delivered |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Donor-financed purchases |
- |
- |
- |
- |
of which: for local use |
- |
- |
- |
- |
for export |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year) |
9 |
105 |
46 |
159 |
Indexes |
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1999 production as % of normal: |
84 | |||
1999/2000 import requirement as % of normal: |
131 | |||
1999/2000 food aid requirement as % of normal: |
243 |