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With the start of the economic crisis in late 2019, WFP expanded its supply chain capacity in Lebanon to meet the increasing food security needs of both refugee and Lebanese populations, focusing on the economic crisis response for vulnerable Lebanese in 2020 with the goal of reaching 400,000 vulnerable Lebanese families through food parcels and supporting the procurement activities of various key

This catalogue showcases the diverse projects and products that visualise and analyse the areas where WFP works, created by the Geospatial Support Unit within the Emergency Division at WFP.

Inflation trends driving the current cost of living crisis are compounding the negative socioeconomic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. People in the Caribbean are confronted with this major crisis as they continue to face challenges in earning a living and meeting their critical needs as a result of the pandemic.

Country Capacity Strengthening (CCS) is critical to WFP’s realization of its strategic objectives and progress toward Zero Hunger. This policy update reaffirms WFP’s commitment to CCS, sets out the purpose of WFP’s engagement in CCS, and refines and articulates key concepts.

Market prices in Timor-Leste for cereals and non-cereal items have remained steady or slightly decreased since September. This observation is consistent with the FAO food price index (FFPI) of 135.9 captured in October, a figure virtually unchanged from September.

The prices of essential food commodities are increasing and impacting the purchasing power of vulnerable Iraqis. Wage rates have not been revised over the past two years and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war is exacerbating the already deteriorating food security situation. The benefits from higher oil prices will be offset by an increase in import bills.

The Strategic Partnership Framework articulates the Regional Centre of Excellence Against Hunger and Malnutrition (CERFAM) positioning, engagement and partnerships in support of countries’ efforts to accelerate progress towards Zero Hunger in Africa.