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When humanitarian assistance is reduced, the impact can extend from the household level to the broader local economy, according to a study led by Anubhab Gupta, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

The study highlights the potential impact of a 25% to 50% reduction in food and cash transfers by the United Nations World Food Program on food security outcomes for the internally displaced population in Somalia and the refugees in Uganda.

The findings underscore the critical need for continued humanitarian support to address the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in these countries.

The study consists of two parts: "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Somalia" and "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Refugee Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Uganda."

In 2021, the United Nations World Food Program assisted 34.4 million people in East Africa through various initiatives, including providing nutritious meals to school children and specialized food transfers for at-risk populations.

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