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Weak Rainy Season Drives Millet Price Inflation and Aid Mobilization in Chad

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Weak rainy season and long dry spells have caused harvest delays and food price increases in Chad. In response, the government mobilized 8,900 metric tonnes of food to distribute free in 15 provinces affected by the climate impacts.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The food crisis is occurring in a region where Chad shelters 1.58 million refugees fleeing war in Sudan. The government's aid plan includes 3,000 tonnes provided by the United Arab Emirates.

The region including Sahel, Chad, and Nigeria is facing a humanitarian crisis due to the disproportionate impacts of climate change.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • ChadThe sovereign state experiencing harvest delays and mobilizing food aid.
  • United Arab EmiratesThe country providing 3,000 tonnes of food aid to Chad.
  • SudanThe country whose conflict spillover has led to mass refugee flows into Chad.
  • SahelThe ecoclimatic zone facing regional instability and climate impacts.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ChadSpeculative

    Harvest delays and weak rains could cause sharp millet price inflation and increased state aid costs.

  • World Food ProgrammeSpeculative

    Increased food insecurity and rising millet prices could directly increase the World Food Programme's operational need and funding requirements.

  • West DarfurSpeculative

    Chad's internal supply chain stress and price volatility might negatively affect West Darfur's food imports.

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