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FITTEST Digital Assistance Surge in Niger - 2021
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Even before COVID-19 hit the Sahel region, 2020 was a difficult year for Niger: Armed conflicts in bordering areas, floods and the impact of climate change exacerbated food insecurity for millions of the country’s most vulnerable people, particularly women and children.
Nestled in the south east, Diffa is home to several refugee settlements because of sporadic violence spilling out over the border. The region’s volatility makes it challenging to plan for and provide food assistance effectively. WFP’s Fast IT Telecommunications Emergency and Support Team (FITTEST) Digital Assistance Surge (DAS) were called on in 2020 to implement a more flexible and context-driven approach to biometric registration and cash disbursements in Diffa.