Monday, November 26, 2012

Madagascar Cyclones, WFP, Vanilla and Child Labour

 Madagascar Cyclones, WFP, Vanilla and Child Labour

Cyclone Preparations Threatened. All Africa News. 23 Nov 2012.  A $6.1 million funding shortfall is jeopardizing the World Food Programme's (WFP) practice of pre-positioning relief supplies in many areas vulnerable to cyclones. The practice results in quicker response times to Madagascar's clockwork-like natural disasters.

Vanilla to Taste Even Sweeter . All Africa News. 23 Nov 2012. Vanilla producers in Madagascar are taking steps to create a Fairtrade network on the island. Farmers from all ten Fairtrade organisations met for the second time setting out a concrete action plan.

 Full list of articles to read on Mada are here.


























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