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The Caribbean Food Security and Livelihoods Survey, carried out jointly by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) found that 43 percent of the population - or three million people - are estimated to be food insecure in 22 countries and territories. These Small Island Developing States (SIDS) continue to grapple with high costs of food and inputs for prod

Global event by WFP’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Unit together with the Rome-based Agencies (RBA): Thematic Solution Forum n. 5 “Leveraging South-South and Triangular Cooperation to unlock the potential of national home-grown school meals programmes to transform local food systems” (hybrid event).

When crises hit, delivering government assistance through digital payments can help lay the foundations for greater financial resilience and women’s economic empowerment. In Haiti, WFP’s work has centred around building Digital Public Infrastructure for more inclusive and adaptative Social Protection.

Soaring food prices and transport costs, disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts across the globe including the war in Ukraine, and the rise of climate-related disasters such as floods and drought are driving an increase in food and nutrition insecurity.

The funding comes at a crucial moment for Cabo Verde, as it grapples with significant challenges in achieving its economic and human development objectives, particularly in the areas of food and nutrition security.

During the lean season (June-August), the funding contributed to help WFP meet the food needs of 1.2 million people whose ability to meet their basic food and nutrition needs had over the years decreased due to insecurity, the impact of climate change, and rising food prices. “Our priority in 2022 was to help contain the food crisis among people affected by insecurity while reinforcing famili

This funding comes at a critical time with humanitarian needs in Sudan expected to reach an all-time high in 2022.

”Driving through Gaza City to Jabalia, the destruction is unbelievable.  In the North of Gaza, I didn’t see one single building intact and there was constant shelling with drones buzzing overhead,” said Skau. “The people here are traumatised and exhausted.

“India has successfully promoted millets for climate resilience, food security, and small farmers' livelihoods, particularly women, during the International Year of Millets 2023.

Conducted between August 2020 and April 2021, the evaluation assessed WFP’s strategic positioning and role and the extent to which WFP has made the strategic shift expected by the CSP; WFP’s contributions to strategic outcomes; efficiency and factors that explain WFP performance.   The evaluation concluded that:   Overall, the CSP is aligned with the direction of the gover