Comoros

The development objectives of the Third Phase of the Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa Project for Eastern and Southern Africa, Kenya, Comoros, Malawi, Somalia are to increase resilience of food systems and the Recipient’s preparedness for food insecurity in project areas, and, in case of an eligible crisis or emergency, to respond promptly and effectively to it. The project comprises of six components.

The Social Safety Net Project in Comoros aims to increase access to safety net, nutrition, and community services for poor communities. The project includes cash-for-work opportunities like reforestation, preventive nutrition services, and the establishment of a safety net management system to enhance community resilience and reduce vulnerability to climatic events.

The Shock Responsive and Resilient Social Safety Net Project aims to provide emergency cash transfers and improve resilience among vulnerable households in Comoros. The project supports cash-for-work programs for water conservation, landscape management, and reforestation, addressing shocks and enhancing community resilience.

The project will be doing a feasibility study to propose nature-based solutions, and could include 2.5-3.5 km of hybrid coastal work.