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The Impact of COVID-19 on Household Food Security, Livelihoods and Vulnerability in Nepal-32021-03-26
WFP in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development conducted the third round of the mVAM Household Survey in December 2020. The overall food insecurity across the country has improved compared to April and August 2020, however it remains slightly worse than 4 years ago. The survey result show that 16.8 percent of households had inadequate food consumption and 2.5 percent of households had poor dietary diversity in December 2020. Overall, 7.4 percent of households adopted negative livelihood coping strategy to address food shortages and about 2.7 percent of households reported that the food they had in stock was insufficient to meet their needs. About 42.7 percent of the children between 6-23 months of age did not meet the minimum recommended dietary diversity.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Household Food Security, Livelihoods and Vulnerability in Nepal-22020-10-19
The second round of the mVAM Household Survey conducted in August 2020 shows food insecurity across the country has decreased slightly compared to April 2020, however it remains higher than 4 years ago. The survey found that 20.2 percent of households had inadequate food consumption and 4.7 percent of households had poor dietary diversity. Overall, 11.8 percent of households adopted at least one negative coping strategy to address food shortages and about 6.7 percent of households reported that the food they had in stock was insufficient to meet their needs. Minimum recommended dietary diversity was not met by about 43.1 percent of children between 6 and 23 months of age.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Household Food Security, Livelihoods and Vulnerability in Nepal 2020-06-15
We are pleased to share you a report on The Impact of COVID-19 on Households in Nepal, mVAM Household Livelihoods, Food Security and Vulnerability Survey.
Some key highlights; 23% of households had inadequate food consumption; minimum dietary diversity not met by 46% of children between 6-23 months of age, 3 in 10 households lost some income; 1 in 10 lost jobs due to COVID-19, 3 in 4 households had food stocks; 42% of these had 1-month worth of food stock, 55% of households' sources food through market purchase; these households need income to acquire food, Access to food and vulnerability to shocks has deteriorated for certain types of livelihoods - mainly daily wage labourers; and households that are female-headed and illiterate.
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Nepal COVID 19 Food Security & Vulnerability Update-32020-05-12
This series of food security and vulnerability update reports has been prepared by the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System to track Nepal’s food security situation as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 and its secondary economic impacts become felt in Nepal.
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COVID-19 mVAM Market Update # 22020-05-04
This mVAM market survey was conducted in markets in 68 districts in the first round, and in 62 districts in the second round across the country with an aim to monitor the prices of essential commodities. During the second round, 117 traders were interviewed from the third week of April 2020 by telephone to assess the markets during the COVID-19 related nationwide lockdown.
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Final Advance Estimate of 2019 Paddy Production in Nepal using CRAFT2020-01-03
The total paddy production of Nepal in 2019 is forecasted to be 5,431,549 MT, representing a 1.7 percent decrease compared to 2018 (5.6 million MT). The total area of paddy planted decreased slightly compared to the last year: it was estimated to be 1,480,288 hectares, against 1,491,744 hectares for 2018. However, the forecasted land productivity is estimated to be 3.67 MT per hectare. Yield estimates have a prediction uncertainty of ±7.5 percent.
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Nepal mVAM Bulletin # 62019-10-01
We are please to share Nepal mVAM Bulletin # 6 based on the results of NeKSAP food security monitoring survey conducted in Karnali Province and Mountain Districts of Sudurpaschim Province.
The survey was conducted in June 2019 follow as a pannel design using a multi stage stratified cluster sample. This is the fifth round following a September 2018 round and November 2016 baseline survey
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NEPAL Flood_July 2019(V3)2019-08-19
Heavy rainfall on 11-12 July caused landslides and flooding in 32 Districts, affecting the food security of an estimated 33,000 households Flooding was most severe in 11 Terai districts of Provinces 1 and 2.
While food commodity markets have largely recovered, the destruction of household food stocks and of rice plantation 35,000+ hectares of rice losses) pose an immediate challenge for food security, and also through the end-of-year harvest period. Food security was also affected by extensive damage to assets, housing and water and sanitation infrastructure.
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NEPAL Flood_July 2019 (V2)2019-07-31
Heavy rainfall on 11-12 July caused landslides and flooding in 32 Districts across Nepal. Flooding was most severe in 11 Terai districts of Provinces 1 and 2. Extensive damages to assets, housing, water and sanitation infrastructure, food stocks, crop and livestock all have a significant impact on food security in the region.
An estimated 176,800 people’s food security is currently significantly affected as a result of the flooding, of which 79,900 people, or 13,800 households, are deemed to be the most in need of assistance.
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NEPAL Flood_July 2019 (v1)2019-07-25
Heavy rainfall on 11-12 July caused landslides and flooding in 32 Districts across Nepal. Flooding was most severe in 11 Terai districts of Provinces 1 and 2. A large loss of life and damages to assets, housing, water and sanitation infrastructure, food stocks, crop and livestock all have a significant impact on food security in the region.
An estimated 212,000 people’s food security is significantly affected as a result of the flooding, of which 101,600 people, or 17,400 households, are deemed to be the most in need of assistance.
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Final Advance Estimate of 2019 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT2019-06-04
The final advance estimate of 2019 wheat production was obtained on 10th May, 2019 using CRAFT, the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (see Methods on page 2). According to CRAFT, the total wheat production in 2019 is forecasted to be 2,003,885 MT, a 2.81 percent increase compared to the production level of 1,949,001 MT in 2018. The expected yield rate of wheat in the country is 2.92 MT per hectare. Furthermore, the forecasted figure is a 6.3 percent increase compared to the average production level of the last five years. The forecast was made based on the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD)’s records of wheat planted area received on 7th May, 2019 (678,354 hectares) and is based on a prediction uncertainty of ±7.5 percent.
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First Advance Estimate of 2019 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT2019-05-09
The first advance estimate of 2019 wheat production was obtained on 5th April, 2019 using CRAFT, the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox. According to CRAFT, the total wheat production in 2019 is forecasted to be 1,950,946 MT, a 1.13 percent decrease compared to the production level of 1,973,151 MT in 2018. The expected yield rate of wheat in the country is expected to be 2.88 MT per hectare. Furthermore, the forecasted figure is a 3.5 percent increase compared to the average production level of the last five years. The forecast was made based on the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD)’s records of wheat planted area received on 25th March, 2019 (678,354 hectares) and is based on a prediction uncertainty of ±7.5 percent.
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Nepal mVAM Bulletin # 52019-03-25
We are please to share Nepal mVAM Bulletin # 5 based on the results of NeKSAP food security monitoring survey conducted in Karnali Province and Mountain Districts of Sudurpaschim Province.
The survey was conducted in January 2019 follow as a pannel design using a multi stage stratified cluster sample. This is the fifth round following a September 2018 round and November 2016 baseline survey.
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SDGs and Food Insecurity in Karnali: Results from The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES).2019-01-15
We are pleased to share the report, SDGs and Food Insecurity in Karnali: Results from The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES).
Nearly 7 percent of households in Karnali Province were found to be severely food insecure, and four time that number, either severely, or moderately food insecure.
This household survey was undertaken by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in close cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), the National Planning Commission (NPC), the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of WFP's support to the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP).
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Nepal mVAM Bulletin # 42019-01-02
We are pleased to share the mVAM Bulletin-4 based on the results of NeKSAP food security monitoring survey conducted in Karnali Province and mountain districts of Sudur Paschim Province (Bajura, Bajhang and Darchula).
The household survey was conducted in September 2018 using a multi-stage stratified sampling design, selecting 174 primary sampling units (PSUs): 75 in Karnali hills and 49 each in Karnali and Sudur Paschim mountain areas. A total of 15 households were interviewed in each PSU, using both face to face and telephone interviews. A total of 2029 sampled households were surveyed: 1,124 in Karnali hills, 584 in Karnali mountains and 321 in Sudur Paschim mountains, of which 551 were surveyed by telephone. Moreover, 195 traders from 96 markets were also interviewed regarding the market situation in their area.
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First Advance Estimate of 2018 Paddy Production in Nepal using CRAFT2018-12-31
The first advance estimate of 2018 paddy production was obtained on 19th November, 2018 using CRAFT, the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (see Methods on page 2). According to CRAFT, the total paddy production in 2018 is forecasted to be 5,482,634.12 MT, a 6.42 percent increase compared to the production level of 5,151,925 MT in 2017. The expected yield of paddy in the country is expected to be 3.8 MT per hectare. Furthermore, the forecasted figure is a 11.81 percent increase compared to the average production level of the last five years.
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ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY 2016/172018-11-29
The Annual Household Survey (AHS) is a nationally representative household survey carried out to update the information on the consumption pattern of the Nepali households collected in Nepal Living Standards Survey (NLSS). The data collection of AHS 2016/17 was conducted from September 2016 to July 2017.
th survey of its kind, the first one was carried out in 2012/13 following the structure of NLSS 2010-11. Annual household surveys are conducted to provide estimates of some major socio-economic indicators on annual basis which would not be possible with other periodic survey such as Nepal Labour Force Survey (NLFS) and Nepal Living Standards Survey which are undertaken at longer intervals. The survey basically aims to provide estimates of consumption by sex, urban-rural area and by consumption quintiles/deciles. Although the major thrust of AHS is on consumption and employment situations, other sectors like education, housing and demographic characteristics are also included. However; this survey does not contain information on employment situation as in previous annual household surveys because NLFS was carried out concurrently this year.
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First Advance Estimate of 2017/18 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT2018-06-25
We are pleased to share the report, First Advance Estimate of 2017/18 Wheat Production in Nepal using the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT).
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NEPAL mVAM Bulletin #32018-06-25
We are pleased to share the NEPAL mVAM Bulletin-3 based on the results of NeKSAP food security monitoring survey conducted in 8 mountain districts in Provinces 6 (Karnali) and Provinc 7.
The survey was conducted based on a panel sample of 300 households in these districts via telephone calls. The panel was established during a face-to-face baseline survey in 2016, in which the phone numbers of households and traders were collected.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us in the contact address mentioned in the bulletin.
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Brief on the Food Security Situation in Nepal (Mid-July to mid-November 2017)2018-03-15
This brief on the Food Security Situation in Nepal (Mid-July to mid-November 2017) includes the results of NeKSAP Technical Working Group (TWG) and/or District Food Security Network (DFSN) meetings held in different districts across Nepal in December 2017.
These meetings analyzed the food security situation during the period of mid-July to mid-November 2017 (Nepali months of Shrawan to Kartik 2074) and following the restructured district and local government arrangements. Hence, unit of analysis is taken as Ward as opposed to Village Development Committee (VDC) in the past.
It is reported that some districts could not organize meetings lack of resources (including the human resources) as the trimester meeting coincided with busy time of federal and provincial level elections. This brief includes data for 63 of the 77 districts. We will release Nepali version of this brief sooner. -
Nepal mVAM Bulletin #22018-02-08
The eight districts of the mid– and far-western mountains of Nepal are some of the most food insecure areas in the country. Poverty and stunting are much higher there than in other areas and the national average. Recurrence of acute shocks—most recently the 2015/16 winter drought—further erodes resilience.
To track seasonal changes over time, a food security monitoring survey was started in November 2016 and repeated in June and December 2017. -
A REPORT ON THE FOOD SECURITY IMPACT OF THE 2017 FLOOD IN THE TERAI (Comprehensive report of 15 districts)2017-09-25
NeKSAP undertook a detailed assessment of the flood impacts on food security through ad hoc DFSN meetings in 15 flood affected districts (Banke, Bardiya, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusa, Siraha, Saptari, Sunsari, Morang, Jhapa, Bara, Parsa, Chitawan and Kailali) during 23-29 August and 9-17 Sepember 2017.
Based on the post-flood situation, the NeKSAP ad hoc DFSN meetings in 15 Terai districts classified. 8 VDCs inaptari were severely food insecure (Phase 4), 256 VDCs were highly food insecure (Phase 3), 373 VDCs and municipalities were moderately food insecure (Phase 2), 404 VDCs and municipalities were minimally food insecure (Phase 1).
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A Report on Food Security Impact of 2017 Flood in Terai2017-09-11
NeKSAP undertook a detailed assessment of the flood impacts on food security through ad hoc DFSN meetings in 10 flood affected districts (Banke, Bardiya, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusa, Siraha, Saptari, Sunsari, and Morang) during 23-29 August 2017.
Based on the post-flood situation, the NeKSAP ad hoc DFSN meetings in 10 Terai districts classified each VDC/municipality as minimally food insecure (Phase 1), moderately food insecure (Phase 2), highly food insecure (Phase 3), or severely food insecure (Phase 4). None of the VDCs/municipalities were classified as a humanitarian emergency (Phase 5) situation. -
NEPAL Flood _ August 2017 (V2)2017-08-29
Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) released version 1.0 of the assessment report on 21 August 2017. Version 2.0 has been updated based on results of the Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA) obtained from Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the latest field updates from NeKSAP.
The IRA results indicate that 1.68 million people were affected by the flood in 19 Terai districts. Around 455,000 people were displaced, 63,000 houses were fully damaged and 118,000 houses were partially damaged. 40 VDCs are still not accessible by vehicle. It is estimated that more than 1.16 million people are food insecure in the affected areas and 305,000 people need food assistance on a priority basis. In priority one areas, there are approximately 203,700 children under five years of age and 90,500 pregnant or lactating women.
Saptari, Rautahat, Mahottari, Bardiya and Banke were the most affected districts followed by Sarlahi, Siraha, Parsa and Dhanusha. -
Brief on the food security situation in Nepal (Mid March to Mid July 2017)2017-08-24
The initial results of NeKSAP district food security network (DFSN) meetings held in 74 districts in July 2017. DFSNs analyzed the food security situation during the period of mid-March to mid-July 2017 (the Nepali months of Chaitra 2073 to Ashadh 2074).
The full results will be published in the Nepal Food Security Bulletin (Issue 51). -
NEPAL Flood _ August 20172017-08-22
Nepal was hit by the worst rains in 15 years that started on 11 August 2017. It caused severe flooding in the Terai with huge impact on livelihood, food security and nutrition due to losses in lives, assets, housing, infrastructure including water and sanitation, food stocks and agriculture production. The full impact in still unknown, but the NeKSAP estimates that more than 0.94 million people in impacted areas are currently food insecure. Almost 300,000 people or 58,300 households would need food assistance on a priority basis. Based on evidence from previous flood disasters, the risk of acute malnutrition will be hugely magnified. Prevention is therefore key. Within the indentified priority one areas, the number of children under the age of five is approximately 190,000 and there are 84,000 pregnant or lactating women.
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ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY 2015/162017-08-18
Annual Household Survey 2015/16 is the forth survey of its kind. These annual surveys are conducted to provide estimations of some major socio-economic indicators on annual basis which would not be possible with other periodic surveys like Nepal Labour Force Surveys (NLSS) and Nepal Living Standard Surveys (NLSS) which are undertaken at longer intervals. The survey basically aims to provide estimates of consumption by sex, urban-rural area and by consumption quintiles/deciles. Although the major thrust of Annual Household Survey is on consumption and employment situations, other sectors like education, housing and housing facilities and demographic characteristics are also included. As this year NLSS survey is conducted so, this survey does not contain information on employment situation as in previous annual household surveys.
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NEPAL mVAM Bulletin #12017-08-09
The eight districts of the mid– and far-western mountains of Nepal are some of the most food insecure areas in the country. Poverty and stunting are much higher there than in other areas and the national average. Recurrence of acute shocks—most recently the 2015/16 winter drought—further erodes resilience. For more information on the food security situation of these areas, please visit the website www.neksap.org.np
To track seasonal changes over time a food security monitoring survey was started in November 2016 and repeated in June 2017. -
The NeKSAP Food Security Monitoring Survey(Mid-Western and Far-Western Mountain)2017-06-21
Since its inception, the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) has been regularly conducting household level food security monitoring surveys coupled with the assessment of markets to understand the overall food security situation of the country with special focus on the areas identified as food insecure by the NeKSAP. The findings from the survey are incorporated into the food security bulletins produced by the NeKSAP.
As part of ongoing monitoring of food security situation at the household level, the NeKSAP household survey focusing on midwestern and far-western mountain regions of Nepal was conducted on November 2016 as a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD) and the World Food Programme, Nepal. The survey collected information on various topics such as household livelihoods, availability and consumption of food, expenditures, access to markets and other essential services as well as coping strategies. -
Second Advance Estimate of 2016/17 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT2017-05-15
We are pleased to share the report, Second Advance Estimate of 2016/17 Wheat Production in Nepal using the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT).
This is the final advance estimate of wheat production for the 2016/17 season. -
Brief on the food security situation in Nepal (Mid November 2016 to Mid March 2017)2017-05-12
The initial results of NeKSAP district food security network (DFSN) meetings held in 74 districts in March 2017. DFSNs analyzed the food security situation during the period of mid-November 2016 to mid-March 2017 (the Nepali months of Mangsir to Falgun 2073).
The full results will be published in the Nepal Food Security Bulletin (Issue 50). -
First advance estimate 2016/17 wheat production in Nepal using CRAFT2017-04-05
This is a preliminary estimate and it will be revised with updated crop planted area and climate data as the season progresses.
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Annual Household Survey 2014/152016-12-01
AHS is a nationwide household survey, which was started in 2012/13 with the vision of gathering information mainly on household consumption and current labour force annually. The design of the survey questionnaire has followed the concepts and definitions adopted in Nepal Living Standard Survey (NLSS) and Nepal Labour Force Survey (NLFS) especially to capture household consumption aggregates and the current labour force related information respectively.
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Second Advance Estimate of 2016 Paddy Production in Nepal using CRAFT2016-11-11
We are pleased to share the report, Second Advance Estimate of 2016 Paddy Production in Nepal using the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT).
This is the final advance estimate of the season.
This is a joint product of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD), World Food Programme (WFP), and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). The CCAFS Regional Agriculture Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT) is being piloted as part of the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) and is a new initiative to incorporate crop yield forecasting in Nepal with technical support from CCAFS South Asia.
This report relies on information provided through different agencies, including the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC), Department of Agriculture, MoAD, WFP, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), and International Research Institute for Climate and Society at Columbia University. All contributors are gratefully acknowledged for their support. -
First Advance Estimate of 2016 Paddy Production in Nepal using CRAFT2016-11-02
We are pleased to share the report, First Advance Estimate of 2016 Paddy Production in Nepal using the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT).
This is a preliminary estimate and it will be revised with updated data as the season progresses.
This is a joint product of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD), World Food Programme (WFP), and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). The CCAFS Regional Agriculture Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT) is being piloted as part of the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) and is a new initiative to incorporate crop yield forecasting in Nepal with technical support from CCAFS South Asia.
This report relies on information provided through different agencies, including the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC), Department of Agriculture, MoAD, WFP, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), and International Research Institute for Climate and Society at Columbia University. All contributors are gratefully acknowledged for their support -
In-season Wheat Yield Forecast (Winter 2015/2016) using CRAFT in Nepal-FINAL REPORT2016-08-31
In-season Wheat Yield Forecast in Nepal (Winter 2015/2016) using CRAFT. This is the final CRAFT estimate for wheat production for the 2015/2016 season and follows two advance estimates released earlier in the year.
This is a joint product of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD), World Food Programme (WFP), and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). The CCAFS Regional Agriculture Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT) is being piloted as part of the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) and is a new initiative to incorporate crop yield forecasting in Nepal with technical support from CCAFS South Asia.
This report relies on information provided through different agencies, including the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Columbia University, Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC), Department of Agriculture, MoAD and WFP. -
Second Advance Estimate of 2015/16 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT2016-04-25
We are pleased to share the report, Second Advance Estimate of 2015/16 Wheat Production in Nepal using the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT).
This is a preliminary estimate and it will be revised with updated data as the season progresses.
This is a joint product of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD), World Food Programme (WFP), and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). The CCAFS Regional Agriculture Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT) is being piloted as part of the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) and is a new initiative to incorporate crop yield forecasting in Nepal with technical support from CCAFS South Asia. -
First Advance Estimate of 2015/16 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT2016-03-21
This is a joint product of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD), World Food Programme (WFP), and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). The CCAFS Regional Agriculture Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT) is being piloted as part of the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) and is a new initiative to incorporate crop yield forecasting in Nepal with technical support from CCAFS South Asia.
This report relies on information provided through different agencies, including the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Columbia University, Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC), Department of Agriculture, MoAD and WFP. -
Joint Assessment of Food Security, Livelihoods and Early Recovery2016-02-05
The joint assessment of food security, livelihoods and early recovery is a sample survey of more than 4,000 households in 11 earthquake-affected districts in Nepal conducted in September-October 2015. It is a follow-up to the baseline assessment conducted in May 2015 in the immediate aftermath of the April 25 earthquake. The joint assessment was a collaborative effort by a broad range of partners, including the Government of Nepal’s National Planning Commission and Ministry of Agricultural Development, Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP), OCHA, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Development Programme, Nepal Red Cross Society, Food Security, Early Recovery and Protection Clusters, inter-cluster Gender Working Group, and REACH.
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In-season Paddy Yield Forecasting (Summer 2015) using CRAFT in Nepal2016-02-03
This is a joint product of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD), World Food Programme (WFP), and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS).
The CCAFS Regional Agriculture Forecasting Toolbox (CRAFT) is being piloted as part of the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) and is a new initiative to incorporate crop yield forecasting in Nepal with technical support from CCAFS South Asia. CRAFT was used to estimate paddy production in Nepal over the 2015 season.
This report relies on information provided through different agencies, including the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Columbia University, Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC), Department of Agriculture, MoAD and WFP.
An earlier publication, A Report on CRAFT Implementation for In-season Wheat Yield Forecasting (Winter 2014/15) in Nepal, is also available on the NeKSAP website. -
Small Area Estimation of Food Security and Undernutrition in Nepal2015-09-09
The Small Area Estimation of Food Insecurity and Undernutrition in Nepal report is a collaborative effort between the Central Bureau of Statistics, National Planning Commission, World Food Programme, World Bank, UNICEF and Massey University, New Zealand, to produce district- and ilaka-level estimates and maps of food poverty, low kilocalorie intake, undernutrition (stunting, wasting and underweight) and diarrhea for Nepal.
The report is based on detailed analysis of the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2011, Nepal Living Standards Survey III (NLSS-III) 2010/11, Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2011 and the latest Geographic Information System (GIS) information.
The report provides an update to the first small area estimation study in Nepal, which was published in 2006 by the National Planning Commission and Central Bureau of Statistics with the support of the World Food Programme and World Bank. -
CRAFT Implementation Report for In-season Wheat Yield Forecasting2015-08-03
A Report on CRAFT Implementation for In-season Wheat Yield Forecasting (Winter 2014/15) in Nepal.
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NEPAL- A report on the food security impact of the 2015 earthquake. 2015-06-08
This report highlights the findings of a household food security assessment as well as district food security network meetings carried out between 8-20 May to inform the food security response for the Nepal 2015 earthquakes.
The assessments were carried out with overall coordination from the Government’s Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) with technical support from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food Security Cluster.
The publication of this report was made possible thanks to financial contributions from the European Union and the World Food Programme.
The Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP) is funded by the European Union. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission. -
Nepal Thematic Report on Food Security and Nutrition 20132013-03-27
This report is a collaborative effort between the National Planning Commission (NPC), the Government of Nepal (GoN), the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the World Food Program, the World Bank, and UNICEF.
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The Food Security Atlas of Nepal2010-07-30
Food security is a process that succeeds in producing and acquiring, distributing and accessing sufficient food that satisfies the nutritional need of every individual in a household. Food availability, access and utilizaes on are the core elements of food security.
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The Cost of Coping August 20092009-08-28
Nepal has experienced a sharp and sustained decline in food security. Like many countries in the world, Nepal has been hit by a collision of crises, the intertwining effects of: the World Food Crisis, the International Economic Crisis, and the Global Climate Change Crisis. These crises come on top of serious domestic food challenges, including a domestic food production crisis, high rates of poverty, 10 years of recent civil conflict and ongoing political instability. Compared to neighboring countries, and indeed countries around the world, Nepal’s food security situation has suffered considerably over the past 3 years. WFP estimates that:
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A Sub-Regional Hunger Index for Nepal, July 20092009-07-30
A sub-regional hunger index is being derived by using IFPRI's Global Hunger Index. Results for Nepal's sub-regions are being compared to the global country ranking and underlying factors causing regional differences in the prevelance of hunger are being explored.
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2008 Nepal Staple Food Market Review & Outlook for 20092008-12-30
2008 was a year marked by unprecedented food price increases across the country. At peak prices, rice increased by 24 percent, oil by 30 percent, wheat flour by 18 percent, and musuro (lentil) by 40percent compared to last year.
The major causes of price increase during 2008 include: high reliance on imports during a year of rapidly rising global food prices, the 2007 Indian export ban on key food commodities, high transportation costs, reduced road access caused by natural disasters, civil unrest, and poor base stocks of food.
Domestic cost drivers resulted in particularly high food prices,year-on-year food and beverage inflation in Nepal was approximately 17 percent, compared to approximately 10 percent food inflation in India.
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Passage to India: Migration as a Coping Strategy in Times of Crisis in Nepal, November 20082008-12-17
A joint study by WFP and NDRI. It addresses the questions, why and how people migrate. It explores the benefits as well as the risks associated with migration and identifies major migration routes and potential high risk areas for HIV and AIDS. Based on the findings, recommendations were made for various strategies which could be implemented by WFP and other organizations in order to minimize the risks of migration and to provide people with alternatives. The publication is available both in English as well as in Nepali.
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Multi Agency Flood Impact Assessmenet, Koshi River Flood Nepal2008-09-29
An estimated 66,500 people have been displaced in Sunsari and Saptari due to flood. Approximately 42 percent are of Indian origin.
About one third of the affected population is Muslim. Eighteen percent are Dalit. Only 35 percent have so far received a government identity card.
Improvements in the shelter situation are of utmost importance. Camps are overcrowded, poorly maintained and more than half of the displaced people report that their current shelter provides insufficient protection against the weather. -
Market and Price Impact Assessment Nepal2008-07-10
• Approximately 2.5 million people in rural Nepal are in immediate need of food assistance. These people are highly vulnerable to food price increases and already have very low food intake levels.
• An additional 3.9 million people in rural Nepal are at risk of becoming food insecure due to increasing food prices.
• In urban areas 525,000 vulnerable poor are at risk. The total of 67,000 people may require immediate emergency support. This is best done through providing targeted subsidized food programmes with limited duration or through a non-food based response. The remaining 458,000 people need to be carefully monitored in case further price increases have a broader impact. -
Report on Rapid Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) Far and Mid West Hills and Mountains, Nepal2008-07-10
Reports were received in June 2008 of severe food insecurity in the Hill and Mountain districts in the Mid- and Far-Western Development regions, due to crop failures caused by recurrent natural disasters.
These areas were reportedly suffering from severe food insecurity in spite of generally good production at the national level.
In response, a joint rapid assessment was designed and conducted in nine affected districts.
The food security assessment included identification of highly and severely food insecure VDCs and an overall estimation of population at risk. -
Impact of Conflict and Priorities for Assistance, August 20072007-08-29
This report has been created as part of the joint WFP/OCHA project, “Surveillance and Programme Targeting for Post-Conflict Recovery Operations,” funded by the United Nations Peace Fund for Nepal. The data presented is an initial attempt to gain better insight into the impact of the conflict
on people’s livelihoods and to provide guidance in targeting peace building and recovery interventions. Information and data was collected by the WFP field-based surveillance team during a rapid assessment in April 2007 which covered 37 districts of the country. -
Inter Agency Rapid Flood Assessment2007-08-15
Heavy rain for a period of two weeks caused major flooding in the Terai at the end of July. In mid-August, a second period of rain resulted in renewed flooding in many areas. By the end of August most flood water had receded and areas were accessible again, however continued rain since then may cause further flooding and hardship for poor Terai communities. Flooding is a recurrent problem during the monsoon period in the plains of Nepal and there is an urgent need for a longer-term solution to mitigate the impact of flood water in the these districts through river training programmes, river drainage, embankments, building of higher shelter houses and disaster preparedness programmes for the most vulnerable areas.
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Special Report Food Security Assessment Mission to Nepal2007-07-25
The Mission assessed the 2007 wheat as well as barley (minor crop) production, which were being harvested in many parts of the country in March and April. Wheat production increased by more than 7 percent due to favourable weather conditions and extra efforts made by farmers and government.
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Food Security Assessment of Nepal- Synthesis Document -2007-05-10
As part of WFP preparation for the protracted relief and recovery operation “Food Assistance for Conflict-Affected Populations in Nepal”, starting in July 2007, a synthesis of findings from various assessment and information from WFP’s Food Security Monitoring and Analysis System took place to guide the planned relief and recovery operation.
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Food and Agricultural Markets in Nepal, February 20072007-02-25
WFP and FAO Country Offices in Nepal jointly commissioned this study on food and agricultura markets (FAMS) to develop an agricultural market profile based on study of market dynamics within the context of a long-standing conflict in order to contribute to the decision making in case of emergency. The study was prepared, relying heavily on secondary data sources complimented by primary information collected through different market sizes in different regions and key informants such as traders
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National Crop and Food Supply Assessment2006-12-29
For the third consecutive year, drought conditions have been severely affecting agricultural crop production in Nepal, in some cases turning traditionally suplus production areas into deficit districts.
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Nepal: Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis, 20062006-10-21
Within a broader organisational effort to better understand vulnerability to food insecurity at the country level, the World Food Programme in Nepal (WFP-Nepal), with the technical assistance of the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) branch of WFP headquarters, undertook a comprehensive food security and vulnerability analysis in Nepal. The effort spanned across a five month period beginning with preparatory activities in August 2005, collection of household and community level data in September 2005, and analysis of these data in November-December 2005.
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Small Area Estimation of Poverty, Caloric Intake and Malnutrition in Nepal, September 20062006-09-01
Welfare levels tend to vary among the regions of almost every country of the world. Nepal is no exception: pockets of severe deprivation are a widely acknowledged, albeit only partially documented, phenomenon. The existence of such poor areas can be due to differences in geograph - altitude, topography, biophysical endowment, access to infrastructure and markets - as well as due to government policies, such as the distribution of centrally allocated resources, or migration policies.
News & Events
- Brief on the Food Security Situation in Nepal (Mid-July to mid-November 2017)
- Launch of Food Security Information System for Nepal
- Second Advance Estimate of 2016/17 Wheat Production in Nepal using CRAFT
- Brief on the food security situation in Nepal (Mid November 2016 to Mid March 2017)
- Updated NeKSAP guidance on food security response analysis and district food security monitoring
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