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Area:
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1 247 000 sq.km
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Climate:
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Coastal desert, south-west semi-arid, rest tropical
wet-dry. Rainy season: Sept.-May
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Population:
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13.42 million (1999 estimate), G.N.P. per caput US$
340 (1997)
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Specific characteristics of the country:
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Low-income food-deficit country; infrastructure devastated
by prolonged civil strife
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Logistics:
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Inadequate port, rail and road facilities
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Major foodcrops:
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Roots, tubers, maize, plantains
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Marketing year:
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April/March; Lean season: January-April
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Share of cereals in total calorie intake:
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35 percent
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Government advances against rebels in central and northern areas have resulted in fresh waves of displaced people escaping from the fighting. Planting of the 1999/2000 cereal crops is underway. Prospects are uncertain. Persistent insecurity and constant movements of population, coupled with dry weather in October in central and southern parts, have adversely affected field operations.
The food supply situation remains extremely serious. Severe nutrition problems among the displaced population continue to be reported from several parts, including Matalala, Kuito, Huambo and Malange. Despite the Government's capture of Bailundo and Andulo, insecurity and land mines continue to prevent access of humanitarian workers to these and other formerly besieged cities, which also remain isolated from commercial traffic. Prices of food have increased sharply in the provincial capitals, resulting in increased food difficulties for the resident population.
The Government has launched a programme to relocate two million displaced people
in agricultural areas and has appealed for international assistance to support
the programme.
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Wheat |
Rice |
Coarse grains |
Total |
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Normal Production |
3 |
3 |
330 |
336 |
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Normal Imports |
110 |
100 |
90 |
300 |
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of which: Structural food aid |
20 |
15 |
60 |
95 |
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1999/2000 Domestic Availability |
- |
3 |
530 |
533 |
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1999 Production (rice in paddy terms) |
- |
5 |
530 |
535 |
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1999 Production (rice in milled terms) |
- |
3 |
530 |
533 |
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Possible stock drawdown |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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1999/2000 Utilization |
220 |
73 |
745 |
1 038 |
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Food Use |
220 |
73 |
645 |
938 |
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of which: local purchase requirement |
- |
- |
2 |
2 |
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Non-food use |
- |
- |
100 |
100 |
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Exports or Re-exports |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Possible stock build up |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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1999/2000 Import Requirement |
220 |
70 |
215 |
505 |
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Anticipated commercial imports |
220 |
70 |
35 |
325 |
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Food aid needs |
- |
- |
180 |
180 |
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Current Aid Position |
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Food aid pledges |
- |
1 |
57 |
57 |
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of which: Delivered |
- |
1 |
57 |
57 |
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Donor-financed purchases |
- |
- |
2 |
2 |
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of which: for local use |
- |
- |
2 |
2 |
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for export |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year) |
16 |
6 |
48 |
70 |
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Indexes |
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1999 production as % of normal: |
159 |
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1999/2000 import requirement as % of normal: |
168 |
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1999/2000 food aid requirement as % of normal: |
189 |
