Anticipating and Responding to Drought Emergencies in Southern Africa: Lessons from the 2002-2003 Experience

David Tschirley (), Jan Nijhoff, Pedro Arlindo, Billy Mwinga, Michael T. Weber () and Thomas S. Jayne ()
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David Tschirley: Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University

No 89, International Development Working Papers from Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University

Abstract: This paper examines the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response in southern Africa through the lens of the 2002/03 food crisis in the region. The authors outline improvements in information and operational procedures needed to enhance the response to future events. They also discuss national and regional trade regime changes that would reduce the need for emergency response, and consider what lessons the 2002/03 crisis may have for the role of Strategic Grain Reserves (SGRs).

Keywords: food security; drought; emergency; Southern Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2006
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