Authors :
Osman Elmakki
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14558071
Abstract :
The persistent challenge of food insecurity in
post-conflict households is compounded by the dual
pressures of climate change and economic instability.
This paper critically analyzes USAID’s strategies to
address these issues, focusing on the agency’s
comprehensive and multifaceted approach. By
integrating immediate humanitarian aid with long-term
development initiatives, USAID aims to build resilience
within fragile post-conflict environments.
The study highlights that, under the intervention
strategy, USAID focuses on the enhancement of
sustainable agricultural practices, economic
empowerment, and social inclusion. Climate-smart
agriculture serves as the core of these developments in
enabling communities to better adapt to climate
variability and shocks. Initiatives such as the promotion
of drought-resistant crops, efficient water management,
and sustainable land-use practices help strengthen
household food security and economic stability. In
addition, vocational training and market access
supported by USAID contribute to economic
rejuvenation and offer other means of livelihood for
communities that have suffered from the collapse of
traditional agricultural systems due to conflict.
Case studies from regions like the Lake Chad Basin
and South Sudan are just a few examples of what USAID
does best-tailor an approach for impact. The agency's
commitment to inclusive recovery is well reflected by its
emphasis on gender equity, especially women and youth
empowerment. When women play a role in agriculture,
their participation in decision-making positions
contributes significantly to resilient households and
community development.
Further, USAID uses adaptive management and
locally driven solutions to ensure that its interventions
remain responsive to changes on the ground. Integrating
local knowledge, increasing community ownership, and
leveraging partnerships with local organizations are all
strategies that make USAID's efforts more context-
specific and sustainable.
The findings of this study highlight the necessity for
holistic, cross-sectoral approaches to food insecurity in
post-conflict regions. USAID's approach is exemplary in
showing how multidimensional interventions can yield
immediate relief with simultaneous investments in long-
term resilience. The paper concludes by providing policy
recommendations on scaling up best practices and
overcoming persistent challenges emanating from climate
change and economic shocks, hence offering a replicable
model for other regions facing similar crises.
Keywords :
Food Insecurity- Climate Change- Resilience- Agriculture- Recovery- USAID- Empowerment- Sustainability- Gender.
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The persistent challenge of food insecurity in
post-conflict households is compounded by the dual
pressures of climate change and economic instability.
This paper critically analyzes USAID’s strategies to
address these issues, focusing on the agency’s
comprehensive and multifaceted approach. By
integrating immediate humanitarian aid with long-term
development initiatives, USAID aims to build resilience
within fragile post-conflict environments.
The study highlights that, under the intervention
strategy, USAID focuses on the enhancement of
sustainable agricultural practices, economic
empowerment, and social inclusion. Climate-smart
agriculture serves as the core of these developments in
enabling communities to better adapt to climate
variability and shocks. Initiatives such as the promotion
of drought-resistant crops, efficient water management,
and sustainable land-use practices help strengthen
household food security and economic stability. In
addition, vocational training and market access
supported by USAID contribute to economic
rejuvenation and offer other means of livelihood for
communities that have suffered from the collapse of
traditional agricultural systems due to conflict.
Case studies from regions like the Lake Chad Basin
and South Sudan are just a few examples of what USAID
does best-tailor an approach for impact. The agency's
commitment to inclusive recovery is well reflected by its
emphasis on gender equity, especially women and youth
empowerment. When women play a role in agriculture,
their participation in decision-making positions
contributes significantly to resilient households and
community development.
Further, USAID uses adaptive management and
locally driven solutions to ensure that its interventions
remain responsive to changes on the ground. Integrating
local knowledge, increasing community ownership, and
leveraging partnerships with local organizations are all
strategies that make USAID's efforts more context-
specific and sustainable.
The findings of this study highlight the necessity for
holistic, cross-sectoral approaches to food insecurity in
post-conflict regions. USAID's approach is exemplary in
showing how multidimensional interventions can yield
immediate relief with simultaneous investments in long-
term resilience. The paper concludes by providing policy
recommendations on scaling up best practices and
overcoming persistent challenges emanating from climate
change and economic shocks, hence offering a replicable
model for other regions facing similar crises.
Keywords :
Food Insecurity- Climate Change- Resilience- Agriculture- Recovery- USAID- Empowerment- Sustainability- Gender.