Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis in Iraq

The main purpose of the Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis in Iraq was to continue assessing and monitoring the food security and vulnerability situations, particularly in the context of the violent events in Samarra in February 2006, which led to large-scale displacement of people both inside and outside Iraq. From Feb 2006 – March 2008, an estimated 1.5 million people have become displaced inside Iraq. In order to examine the impact of this large-scale movement on the food security of both the displaced population and the population at large, this study focuses on answering the following key questions:

o Who are the food insecure?
o Why are they food insecure?
o How many are food insecure?
o Where do the food insecure live?
o How is it possible to alleviate their suffering from poverty and hunger?

By attempting to answer these questions, it is hoped that planners and decision makers will make use of the findings of this survey for planning and policy development, ensuring that plans and decisions are linked to real needs where suitable and objective remedies can be met.

This report includes the analysis of a large number of poverty and food security indicators in Iraq followed by a comprehensive annex of indicators at the district level within each governorate.