Data show that 62% of hhs (95%) of target report rice self -sufficiency. Chronic
malnutrition was reduced significantly between 2006 and 2009 (from 56% to 48%).
Though no hard data exists, experience suggest that home gardens, more diversified
crops and increased income together could explain the positive changes in nutritional
status. Nevertheless, other data suggest that food security is still subject to annual
fluctuations in agricultural production, food prices and climatic factors.