ROSA Focus n°8

Why and how should relief, rehabilitation and development be linked ? This month’s highlight looks at the question and outlines the debate by looking at the way concepts and approaches have evolved. The European Commission’s attempt to draw up and, if possible, implement an LRRD strategic framework (which is still experimental) highlights issues of strategy and of articulation in operations. The bulletin also examines the food security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The international news section provides information on the determination of sensitive products for EPA negotiations between EU and West Africa and on the EC regional seminar on food security.