Somalia is worst hit in the drought. It's estimated that one quarter of Somalia's 7.5 million people are now either internally displaced or have trekked to neighboring Ethiopia or Kenya where they are living as refugees.
The United Nations is focusing on scaling up relief delivery in regions affected by the drought; on improving security there to so that the affected areas are accessible to aid workers; and on mobilizing the funds and resources necessary to meet urgent needs of the people suffering from the drought.
UNDP is working with Somali authorities to better manage over-exploited rangelands, which are the main source of feed for the millions of livestock. The Organization is supporting the microfinance and private sector to help foster a broader and more resilient economy. Ensuring food security goes beyond addressing agricultural production. A comprehensive developmental approach with a medium to longer-term focus is required to ensure food security.Somali regions also requires better basic rural infrastructure, access to credit, resilience to shocks, and an end to armed conflict.
