From October 2022 to October 2023, US$ to AMD and RUB to AMD exchange rates remained low, but US$ to AMD saw a significant increase in October 2023. Remittances to Armenia in September 2023 totaled US$96.9 million, with Russia as the top contributor. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.1 percent in October 2023 compared to October 2022, while food prices decreased by 3 percent. The highest annual price drops were in "Oils and fats" (19 percent) and "Bread and cereals" (8.4 percent) groups. Certain regions had higher food prices (Armavir and Ararat) and lower prices (Tavush, Lori, Kotayk, Shirak, and Syunik). In fuel prices, regular diesel decreased by 12 percent in October 2023, while petrol increased by 9 percent from October 2022. However, both diesel and petrol prices increased by 8 and 7 percent, respectively, compared to September 2023.
Considering the unprecedented trend of rising humanitarian needs and the global food crisis in which climate shocks play a major role, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is integrating anticipatory action and social protection. When anticipatory action is layered with social protection, it can help address the climate risks affecting the most vulnerable populations in a timely, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. The objective of this document is to provide an overview of ways to integrate anticipatory action and social protection, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s added value in this agenda and key steps for a successful integration.
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ study looking at gendered barriers affecting populations seeking humanitarian assistance in four countries. It identifies barriers emerging before, during and after assistance provision by Â鶹ÊÓƵ and provides recommendations.
The sixth round of research by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Â鶹ÊÓƵ on the impact of how ongoing crises on food security and livelihoods in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ conducted a protection and accountability to affected people analysis in June 2023. Years of conflict and displacement have exacerbated existing protection challenges and limited access of the population to protection services
The Female Climate Accelerator Program funded by the Norwegian Capacity (NORCAP) is a mentorship program which aims to equip female scientists with the needed technical, field, and social skills in the climate services sector to accelerate innovative science-based solutions and enhance the gender role in the development and delivery of climate services. Increasing the number of female climate experts will benefit the communities, including those areas where women have been marginalised and have limited access to climate information, also will contribute to offering new solutions to mitigating the impacts of a changing climate. This factsheet describes this partnership between NORCAP and Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the experience of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s first female climate services mentee.
Resilience is a prominent part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s Changing Lives agenda, and evidence related to this programmatic area is essential to support strategic decision making. This document details preliminary evidence of resilience outcomes through a case study of Niger.
The study is a part of the research activities of the School Meals Programme under the financial support of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) via McGovern-Dole Programme 2020-2025.
The Lao People¡¯s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) (population 7.2 million in 2021) is a low middle-income Southeast Asia country with a high prevalence of malnutrition, high stunting rates, and widespread micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs).?
A brief on the potential of the Platform for Real-time Impact and Situation Monitoring (PRISM), pioneered by Â鶹ÊÓƵ, to inform social protection, with a case study in Cambodia
A review of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ and UNICEF pioneered ¡°twin-track approach¡±, with support from German development cooperation (BMZ-KFW), to deliver shock-responsive social protection in the Sahel.
Since November 2017, Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the Food Security Sector have been conducting the Refugee influx Emergency Vulnerability Assessment (REVA) annually. The REVA aims to monitor food security situation and vulnerability levels of the Rohingya population living in the camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf sub-districts of Cox¡¯s Bazar district and the adjacent host community potentially affected. In 2022, the survey expanded to cover the island of Bhasan Char.
This report considers the state of rice fortification in 11 countries in South and Southeast Asia, with particular attention given to the potential for increased trade within the region in fortified rice and fortified rice kernels (FR/FRK) and the benefits that trade would bring.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ mapped and analysed market monitoring systems in Barbados, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to identify pathways towards strengthening national and regional efforts.
The Philippines has been implementing mandatory rice fortification with iron with the passage of Republic Act (RA) 8976 or the Philippine Food Fortification Act on 7 November 2000 with full implementation in 2004.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philippines, with support from Japan-based partners from Â鶹ÊÓƵ, International Life Sciences Institute and DSM, decided to conduct a study on the overall rice fortification capacities, supply chain, and campaign initiatives in the Philippines.
This publication features the impact of activities supported by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) under the Second Productive Social Safety Net Programme implemented by the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF). The report compares baseline and endline study results of the cash transfers activity in urban and peri-urban areas. It showcases the impact on essential needs, while taking into account the national poverty line and calculations of minimum expenditure baskets.
This publication features success stories highlighting the impact of activities supported by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) under the Second Productive Social Safety Net Programme implemented by the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF). The stories illustrate some of the most significant changes capturing rich, detailed accounts of beneficiary experiences as a result of the programme.
A study was conducted by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Nepal to assess the effectiveness of Forecast-based Anticipatory Action (FbAA) program in districts affected by the October 2022 floods. Cash transfers, relief packages, and counselling services were provided by Â鶹ÊÓƵ, UNFPA and UN Women. The study presents key findings.
