Effect of drought early warning system on household food security in Karamoja subregion, Uganda

Effect of drought early warning system on household food security in Karamoja subregion, Uganda

Abstract Background Drought is regarded as a leading cause of food insecurity affecting about 220 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Drought early warning systems (DEWSs) have the potential to strengthen capacity of communities in managing and reducing drought effects through building preparednes...

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Main Authors: Damalie Akwango, Bernard Bonton Obaa, Nelson Turyahabwe, Yona Baguma, Anthony Egeru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Agriculture & Food Security
Subjects:
Drought early warning system
Household food insecurity access scale
Dietary diversity score
Karamoja subregion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40066-017-0120-x

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