The objective of this analysis is to better understand the evolution of the impact of COVID-19 on food security, the economy, gender, and the nutrition status in the region throughout 2020. This update also includes a section on how WFP response to food security needs evolved throughout the year. Sudan followed by Syria and Lebanon recorded crisis levels at 157, 123 and 108 percent respectively. • Currency fluctuations greatly affects food prices. In Lebanon, the local price of wheat flour (LBP) increased by more than 60 percent between January and September.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 04, 2020 12:45 UTC