The 1992/3 drought in Namibia: an evaluation of its socio-economic impact on affected households

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Title:	The 1992/3 drought in Namibia: an evaluation of its socio-economic impact on affected households
Editor:	Devereux, Stephen
Year:	1995
Issue:	7
Pages:	104
Language:	English
Series:	SSD research report
City of publisher:	Windhoek
Publisher:	University of Namibia
ISBN:	0868489115
Geographic term:	Namibia
Subjects:	droughts households
Abstract:	This report examines the impact of the 1992/1993 drought on the lives of households throughout Namibia. The findings are based on a nationwide survey of over 1000 households in the communal areas, commercial farms and small towns, held in 1993. The drought devastated crop harvests and livestock herds throughout Namibia. A national drought relief programme was set up in May 1992 and a broad package of responses was implemented. Drought-affected households also adopted a variety of strategies to support themselves through the crisis. On balance, the drought in Namibia was effectively managed and a potential famine was averted. However, several policy implications are drawn with regard to dissemination of early warning information, targeting of drought relief assistance, food-for-work management and related issues.