Download the 2008 Needs Analysis Framework in English (2.1 MB) - PDF

The Needs Analysis Framework analyzes the humanitarian needs in the Central African Republic, mainly of civilians living in the northern areas affected by conflict and violence. As a consequence of poverty and under-development, and aggravated by the violent conflict and banditry, urgent needs exist in all sectors. First and foremost, the humanitarian crisis in CAR is a protection and human rights crisis, with 305,000 people being forced to flee their homes. But many people also have no access to hospitals, health centres, schools, and markets, they have no drinking water and cannot work their fields, and many have no roof to protect them from the rains.

This document brings together data from different sectors and background information, and  shows the linkages between different areas. Compiling such a comprehensive, technical document on the humanitarian needs in the Central African Republic only became possible when dozens of humanitarian organisations established a presence in CAR, increasing the number of field offices from 7 at the beginning to 35 at the end of 2007. Still, more efforts are needed for regular, comprehensive, and timely data collection so humanitarian organisations can better plan their activities and identify priorities.

Download the 2008 Needs Analysis Framework in English (2.1 MB) - PDF