FAO in the 2019 humanitarian appeals

The humanitarian context has entered a new stage. Despite Iraq’s post‑conflict status, which has allowed for the return of 4 million IDPs to their areas of origin, 2 million people still remain displaced. Meanwhile, unpredictable dynamics and new sources of instability could cause small‑scale new displacement and set back efforts, particularly rebuilding the agriculture sector – a major provider of employment and income in rural and peri-urban areas. For 2019, FAO requires USD 30 million to assist 170 000 people. It is important that early recovery activities to revitalize food production and restore livelihoods of returning families are prioritized in 2019.