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Conflict, camps and coercion: the ongoing livelihoods crisis in Darfur.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17349005     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This paper presents the findings of a study commissioned by World Food Programme (WFP) in early 2006 to enhance understanding of how the conflict in Darfur has affected livelihoods and markets, and of the effects of food aid. The livelihoods of many in Darfur were devastated early on in the conflict, principally through the widespread looting or destruction of assets and highly restricted population movements, which struck at the heart of pre-conflict livelihoods. Livelihood strategies for most people are now restricted, poorly remunerated and often associated with high risk of attack. Patterns of coercion and exploitation have also become entrenched; and markets and trade, the lifeblood of Da fur's economy pre-conflict, severely disrupted. Against this backdrop the impact of food aid on livelihoods in Darfur has been overwhelmingly positive. The paper proposes a number of preconditions for investment in recovery in Darfur, and recommends ways in which livelihoods can be supported in the current context of ongoing conflict.
Authors:
Margie Buchanan-Smith; Susanne Jaspars
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Disasters     Volume:  31 Suppl 1     ISSN:  0361-3666     ISO Abbreviation:  Disasters     Publication Date:  2007 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-03-12     Completed Date:  2007-05-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7702072     Medline TA:  Disasters     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S57-76     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Independent Consultant, London, UK. margiebsmith@aol.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Altruism
Coercion*
Food Supply
Humans
Income
Sudan
War*

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