Improved water management, with modification and regulation of groundwater tapping. Introduction of incentives for adoption of improved low water requiring methods such as trickle drip etc. Improved rangeland management, for this regulation and motivation would be required. Conclusion Concluding the briefing, the mission members said that the decrease in the purchasing ability of the people is affecting the livelihoods severally. There is no evidence of malnutrition yet, but it is likely to come.
Eye infections are common among the groups especially among children.
It was said that government is trying to keep the people in the villages and the relief efforts by the donors and NGOs should support them to do so. The ensuing discussion among other points covered aspects of UN -Government coordination. Responding, Mr. Onder Yucer said that UN is working closely with the Federal and the Provincial Governments. Elaborating the national response so far, Mr. Yucer said that the response has been adequate, the civilian administration and army are fully involved. The efforts have been consistent and in line with the immediate needs of the areas.