Cape Verde - Emergency Assistance Operation for Drought Victims

The present operation relates to emergency assistance to Drought Victims. It’s designed because of the extent of food insecurity in the drought-affected areas, located in the four agricultural islands, namely the localities of Tarrafal, Porto Novo, Santa Cruz and Quadama. In these localities, the need for water for human and animal consumption is badly felt because of the rainfall deficit. The Government of Cape Verde does not have the resources to assist these people, and like other donors, Bank Group assistance is expected to increase the availability of clean water through 5 wells in the affected communities. The supply of 11 tons of seed is also expected to increase the production of market garden crops and generate income that can contribute to strengthening food security in the affected areas. The operation consists of two main components, namely: (a) construction of boreholes and related infrastructure; and (b) seed supply. The achievements of the operation are: (i) construction of three (3) wells, repair of two (2) wells and related infrastructure for the supply of drinking water; (ii) the supply of about 11 tons of horticultural crop seeds.