Fact Sheet: The World Bank Group’s Response to the Famine Crisis

More than 20 million people in North-East Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are facing famine or the risk of famine over the coming six months, according to the United Nations. Deteriorating conditions in parts of Kenya and Ethiopia are also of concern.

An estimated 1.4 million children are at imminent risk of death from severe acute malnutrition. For others, especially children, famine can have lasting impacts—including on health, ability to learn, and to earn a living, which can hinder development progress.

Resolving this crisis will require close collaboration across humanitarian-development-peace partners, such as governments of the aected countries, UN agencies, and CSOs.