FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/01 - >SOLOMON ISLANDS (15 June)
The food supply situation continues to be tight for many people in the country, particularly the internally displaced and the new returnees who need humanitarian assistance. Despite the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement between the major factions at the end of last year, progress in the rehabilitation and resettlement process has been slow. Income and employment opportunities are scarce in the country as the economy is officially reported to have reduced its output and performance for the past three years to less than half of its normal level.