Donors have failed to fulfill previous food donation pledges. The World Food Program is able to meet only 60 percent of current food distribution requirements. Begin conducting regular nutritional surveys in 2-3 month intervals. Increase efforts to assess the level of vulnerability among families. Recent nutritional surveys indicate that nutrition levels among resident and displaced populations in conflict areas such as Huambo are virtually the same.
Needs exist among both population groups.
Priority for food distribution and agricultural assistance should be given to families with malnourished children, irrespective of whether they are internally displaced or residents. The overwhelming focus on targeting displaced Angolans excludes the needs of the host population and is counter-productive. Aid targeted to a wider range of vulnerable populations can help minimize tensions and reduce competition over benefits. Ensure proper monitoring of food distributions by international staff. Angolan government corruption is a significant problem.