Food Insecurity on the Rise as Ebola Abates: Application of Shock Impact Simulation Model (SISMod) to Measure Ebola’s Economic Impacts on Hunger
Imprint
Rome (Italy): World Food Programme (WFP) 2015.
Language Note
English
Description
48 p.
ISBN/LRC Code
WFPELR3467
Summary
Although Ebola has been slowing down in 2015, it continues to affect household through its adverse impacts on the economy. This paper presents the SISMod methodology and estimates of the impact of Ebola on household food security in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, based on possible trends of economic and market factors. The main focus is to provide insights into potential food security developments in 2015.
