Central Northern, Kavango West, Kavango East, Erongo, Hardap, Kharas, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi regions. N$1 billion ($66 million) is required at N$250 million per annum. • Water is being provided to both humans and livestock in affected areas. • Construction of large dams. N$3.65 billion ($243 million) is required, which is not available. An interim programme is being implemented up to July 2016, while advocating for resources to undertake a comprehensive drought food relief programme. Water is being provided to the affected communities through the drilling and rehabilitation of boreholes. Livestock marketing incentive scheme inclusive of subsidy on sales of livestock, transportation to market and lease of grazing to support farmers. Plans are in place to assist affected communities. Macro Financial Strategy Options Water infrastructure development, green schemes, desalination of water, production of drought resistant seed, farmers education program Targeting • Food relief is targeting the very poor and poor rural households facing food deficits. • A livestock marketing incentive programme is targeting farmers to encourage them to destock in order to reduce pressure on pastures. Response to Date Gaps The financial gap stands $35 ,776 ,832.31 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS NAMIBIA Requirements (M$) FUNDING STATUS Available (M$) Govt. Partners Gap (M$) Food Security & Agriculture - - - 19.09 WASH - - - 10.70 Health & Nutrition - - - 5.99 Coordination - - - - Education - - - - Protection 56.60 20.82 Total - 35.78 Available 37% Gap 63% 57