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The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) approved emergency aid for US$500,000 for El Salvador, intended to support the actions promoted by the country to face the effects of the meteorological and agricultural drought associated with the El Niño climate phenomenon. The resources seek to contribute to protecting national food production, improving access to water for agricultural activities and strengthening food security.
The economic contribution will be incorporated into the response measures developed by the Salvadoran authorities in response to the climatic conditions that have affected different areas of the national territory. The assistance seeks to expand the scope of mitigation actions, especially in the communities and productive sectors most vulnerable to the lack of rain.
The approval of these funds occurs in the context of the State of National Emergency declared due to the drought conditions registered in the country. Among the factors that motivated this situation are low rainfall, prolonged dry periods and temperatures above historical averages.
These conditions have reduced the availability of water, a fundamental resource for the development of agricultural activities. The lack of rain represents a challenge for producers, because it limits access to the water necessary to maintain crops and can affect crop yields.
One of the most affected sectors is that of basic grains, whose production is essential for the food supply and the economy of thousands of salvadoran families. The impact of drought on these crops also compromises the livelihoods of producers and increases risks to food security.
In this context, the US$500,000 approved by CABEI will contribute to complementing national efforts to address the emergency, with emphasis on strengthening access to water for agricultural production and protecting crop productivity. Assistance also seeks to benefit communities that face greater difficulties due to climatic conditions.
The financial support is part of the support that the regional organization provides to El Salvador in emergency situations that affect its development and social well-being. With this operation, CABEI seeks to contribute to the country having better conditions to respond to the effects of climate events and reduce their consequences on productive activities.
Finally, the Bank reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the climate resilience of its member countries and protecting the population. For El Salvador, this aid of US$500,000 represents additional support for measures aimed at protecting national food production and facing the effects of the drought.
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