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Remote Monitoring Report
August 2023
Season B harvest supports Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes
  • Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes are anticipated throughout the country, driven by the availability of household food stocks from the average Season B harvest. Crop and livestock sales, higher agricultural labor wage rates, and expanded employment and trade prospects are increasing income access. In addition, improved cross-border trade and labor migration are further boosting income access and the availability of both food and non-food goods in the market. However, Stressed! (IPC Phase 2!) outcomes are expected to persist among refugees, with humanitarian assistance averting worse outcomes. The population facing Stressed outcomes is expected to increase during the primary October to December lean season due to limited food access as households deplete their own stocks and turn to food purchases amid elevated food prices.

  • In rural areas, Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes persist due to sufficient household food stocks from an average Season B harvest and access to interseason crops. In localized areas in Western Province, where below-average harvests resulted from severe May flash floods, ongoing humanitarian assistance from the government and partners is maintaining Minimal! (IPC Phase 1!) outcomes. Moreover, increased income from crop and livestock sales, higher agricultural labor wages for land preparation, and stable food prices since June are bolstering household purchasing power, enhancing food access through market purchases. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), July's rural food inflation rate remained steady compared to June. Nevertheless, food prices remain elevated, with an annual food inflation rate rise of 32 percent compared to July 2022.

  • In Kigali City, Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes are expected, driven by improved food access as household purchasing power strengthens due to increased income opportunities from industrial activities and steady food prices. Moreover, average Season B harvests and improved cross-border trade with Uganda and Tanzania are stabilizing market supply. The removal of VAT on selected food items has also helped stabilize food prices. According to the July 2023 NISR report, monthly food inflation rates in urban areas remained steady, but the annual inflation rate was approximately 23 percent, indicating the above-average food prices. Peak high food prices are anticipated during the October to December lean season due to reduced rural-urban food supply, likely leading to an increase in the population experiencing Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes. However, the Stressed population will likely remain below 20 percent. 

  • Around 134,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Rwanda are expected to face Stressed! (IPC Phase 2!) outcomes. Although cash transfers were adjusted to mitigate the effect of rising food prices, ongoing increases in food costs are still eroding the impact of these transfers, especially during the upcoming lean season. Most refugees rely on humanitarian assistance for about half of their monthly food needs, supplemented by income from small trading and livelihood programs supported by UNHCR and other groups. Moreover, the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to approximately 11,500 new Congolese refugees arriving since November 2022, while about 4,800 refugees have been resettled to third countries since January 2023.

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Agroclimatology
Global Weather Hazards Flooding spreads into southeastern Africa, while parts of southern Africa remain abnormally dry Global February 17, 2023 - February 23, 2023
Global Weather Hazards Southern Africa experiences flooding, while abnormal dryness continues in Eastern Africa Global February 10, 2023 - February 16, 2023
Global Weather Hazards Southern Africa experiences flooding, while abnormal dryness continues in Eastern Africa Global February 10, 2023 - February 16, 2023
Markets & Trade
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Alerts / Special Reports
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Food Security
Key Message Update Average Season B green harvest supports Minimal food security outcomes Rwanda July 2023
Remote Monitoring Report Season B harvest enhances food access, driving Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes Rwanda June 2023
Key Message Update Season B green harvest and reduction in food prices improve food access Rwanda May 2023
Agroclimatology
Global Weather Hazards Flooding spreads into southeastern Africa, while parts of southern Africa remain abnormally dry Global February 17, 2023 - February 23, 2023
Global Weather Hazards Southern Africa experiences flooding, while abnormal dryness continues in Eastern Africa Global February 10, 2023 - February 16, 2023
Global Weather Hazards Southern Africa experiences flooding, while abnormal dryness continues in Eastern Africa Global February 10, 2023 - February 16, 2023
Markets & Trade
Price Watch February 2023 Global Price Watch Global February 28, 2023
Cross Border Trade Report East Africa Cross Border Trade Report East Africa February 2023
Price Watch January 2023 Global Price Watch Global January 31, 2023
Alerts / Special Reports
No reports available.
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Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification (August 2023 - January 2024)

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (August 2023 - September 2023) and medium term (October 2023 - January 2024) periods.

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Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification (August 2023)

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (August 2023) and medium term (August 2023) periods.

Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification Shapefile August 2023 (.zip) (ZIP) Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification August 2023 (.geojson) (GeoJSON) Near Term Projection: August 2023 (.png) (PNG) Medium Term Projection: August 2023 (.png) (PNG) Near Term Projection: August 2023 (.kml) (KML) Medium Term Projection: August 2023 (.kml) (KML)
Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification (July 2023 - January 2024)

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (July 2023 - September 2023) and medium term (October 2023 - January 2024) periods.

Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification Shapefile July 2023 (.zip) (ZIP) Rwanda Acute Food Insecurity Classification July 2023 (.geojson) (GeoJSON) Near Term Projection: July 2023 - September 2023 (.png) (PNG) Medium Term Projection: October 2023 - January 2024 (.png) (PNG) Near Term Projection: July 2023 - September 2023 (.kml) (KML) Medium Term Projection: October 2023 - January 2024 (.kml) (KML)
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