Anticipating the impact of drought in Madagascar

In July 2023, a forecast was issued for drought in three districts in the Madagascar Grand Sud, threatening to exacerbate existing issues of famine and malnutrition in the area. This forecast triggered the activation of the anticipatory action programme. As a result, the World Food Programme (WFP) provided over 150,000 people with anticipatory cash transfers, agricultural inputs and early warning information. This document analyzes the programme outcomes and presents key recommendations.

This document was originally published on the WFP website.