This 25th issue of the RNIS has highlighted some of the major changes in emergency response over the last five years, as chronicled previous RNIS Reports. Other issues which are important, such as infant feeding in emergencies or home gardening to control micronutrient malnutrition, are not discussed here since the RNIS Reports do not contain information on these topics.
Some of the most important improvements in emergency response include:
· inter-agency initiatives aimed at improving response and communication;The proposed enhancements will build on advances made over the last five years. This will help to improve our understanding of beneficiary populations, and fine tune our responses to actual needs. By reflecting these advances, the RNIS Reports become an even stronger information and advocacy tool for better nutrition of refugees and internally displaced populations.· the signing of a number of MOUs to improve emergency response. Of particular importance are provisions to control micronutrient malnutrition;
· increased awareness of the context and culture of displaced populations;
· more awareness of the special case of IDPs.
Photo courtesy of UNHCR. Ghana/Refugees from Liberia/Gomoa Buduburam Camp
UNHCR/23090/10.1993/L. Taylor
