The study aims to: (i) enable a deeper understanding of existing national social protection policies, programmes and related instruments; (ii) provide an overview of notable challenges and opportunities for social protection in Samoa to support humanitarian and development goals; and (iii) provide strategic and programmatic recommendations to WFP towards the formulation of future strategic directi
The study aims to: (i) enable a deeper understanding of existing national social protection policies, programmes and related instruments; (ii) provide an overview of notable challenges and opportunities for social protection in Pakistan to support humanitarian and development goals; and (iii) provide strategic and programmatic recommendations to WFP towards the formulation of future strategic dire
WFP supported 15.5 million food insecure people in 12 countries Southern Africa in 2021. This factsheet outlines WFP’s key achievements in numbers in providing lifesaving assistance in the region in 2021.
Regional Food Security and Nutrition Context 2021
In 2021, Western Africa faced unprecedented challenges, including protracted conflicts, health emergencies, climatic shocks, and economic problems.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is expanding assistance in the Horn of Africa as levels of hunger soar after back-to-back droughts and the threat of famine looms. Since the start of the year, nine million more people have slipped into severe food insecurity across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, leaving 22 million people struggling to find enough food to eat
The appointment was made by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations QU Dongyu, after consultations with the WFP Board at a special session at WFP’s Rome headquarters.
Pollok said: “McCain takes over as head of the World Food Programme at a moment when the world confronts the most serious food secur
Mozambique has faced a wide range of climate shocks in recent years. It is crucial to improve forecasting systems to anticipate climate shocks and prepare the Government and communities, managing climate-related risks and strengthening efforts to adapt to the climate crisis.
The study aims to: (i) enable a deeper understanding of existing national social protection policies, programmes and related instruments; (ii) provide an overview of notable challenges and opportunities for social protection in Sri Lanka to support humanitarian and development goals; and (iii) provide strategic and programmatic recommendations to WFP towards the formulation of future strategic dir
The evaluation aimed to assess the implementation of the Joint Programme and generate lessons for future initiatives. It focused on relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, and covered activities by all participating organizations and partners.