Food security in Madagascar : a situation analysis

The stated goal of the USAID Mission in Madagascar is to reduce poverty. Improving food security is a key component of this mandate. As such, the document is conceived to fit explicitly within USAID"s country strategy plan. Although food security is often equated with food aid, the situation analysis presented here goes well beyond food aid. The use of food is acknowledged where appropriate, but it is recognized that food alone will not be sufficient to generate sustainable impacts on food security and nutrition, and that other resources will be needed. Thus, this document advocates for a close integration of all the resources available to the Mission -- development assistance, Public Law 480 Title II, child survival -- at the operational level. This presupposes a good understanding of what can be achieved with each type of resource and a well coordinated relationship between custodians of those funds -- cooperating sponsors, SO teams, collaborative agreements. (Author abstract, modified)