The main concerns of listeners this week (18-24 February 2021), as seen from the volume of calls to Radio Ergo’s independent feedback platform, were the continued invasions of desert locusts and the increasing water shortages across many parts of the country, and the impact on livelihoods. Many callers appealed for aid. Many cited a combination of problems including locusts, drought and water scarcity, rising food prices, and ailing livestock. There were also a number of callers concerned by COVID19.
The feedback platform is open for listeners to call in on the topic of their choice. We listen to and transcribe the messages received and compile weekly reports, as a way of sharing these local voices among a wider community, including national and international decision-makers and responders.
Read the full report and analysis of feedback from communities across Somalia.
