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State of School Feeding Worldwide 2013
No full textIn 2009, the World Bank (WB) and the World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration
with the Partnership for Child Development (PCD), published an analysis called Rethinking
School Feeding. The analysis was undertaken to better understand the growing demand
from countries for school feeding programmes that was sparked by the food, fuel, and
financial crises of 2008.
This report seeks to build on the 2009 analysis and begin a systematic process to better
understand the strengths and challenges of school feeding programmes globally. It presents the current status of our understanding of school feeding.
Information was drawn from a global survey conducted by WFP in early 2012 and a series
of case studies and peer-reviewed technical working papers undertaken in collaboration
with partners. The analysis led to the identification of new areas that require more focused
attention. The report highlights these areas and outlines the current research agenda on
which WFP and its partners are currently collaborating
WFP Dominican Republic country brief
No full textThe Dominican Republic Country Brief from the World Food Programme (WFP) for September 2025 provides an update on humanitarian interventions and capacity-building initiatives, with a focus on food security, school nutrition, emergency preparedness, and community resilience. The report highlights ongoing vulnerabilities related to climate shocks, inequality, and economic fluctuations, while detailing programs designed to support at-risk populations through transfers, technical assistance, and government partnerships. It also summarizes recent achievements, critical needs, and programmatic priorities, positioning WFP’s work as a key component of both the humanitarian response and the strengthening of inclusive food systems
The World Food Programme during the Global Food Crisis (A) (709-024)
No full textRising food prices threatened an unprecedented number of people around the world with malnutrition or starvation in 2008. The new Executive Director of the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP)--the world's largest food relief agency-- must not only address this challenge but also must rethink the WFP's strategy in the rapidly-changing world of humanitarian assistance
Hunger Without Borders. The hidden links between Food Insecurity, Violence and Migration in the Northern Triangle of Central America: An exploratory study
No full textSpecial Report: Towards an Intercultural Approach to School Meals in the Region
Get PDFThe joint publication by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Food Programme (WFP), the State of School Meals in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022, includes a Special Report: Towards an intercultural approach to school feeding in the region. It provides a regional overview of intercultural approaches to school meals, identifying challenges and best practices in the region
Applying sustainability considerations on humanitarian supply chains: the World Food Programme case
No full textLAUREA MAGISTRALELe catene logistiche umanitarie operano per assistere le persone in una condizione di emergenza, causata da disastri naturali come alluvioni, terremoti, siccità...o dagli uomini, come nel caso delle guerre. Per rispondere all’imprevedibilità del disastro e alla gravità dell’impatto, devono essere agili, reattive, veloci, efficaci e mirate. Di conseguenza, la sostenibilità non è sempre una priorità fondamentale, come dimostrano le modalità di trasporto adottate per il trasporto dei beni, che contribuiscono ad alti livelli di emissioni. Come evidenziato dalla letteratura, alcune organizzazioni umanitarie stanno già lavorando per l’implementazione di pratiche sostenibili nelle loro operazioni, come la coalizione WREC e UN World Food Programme (WFP). Inoltre, la revisione ha sottolineato lacune riguardo l’analisi delle attività dei singoli nodi piuttosto che l’intero network della catena umanitaria. La tesi indaga WFP e l’impatto delle implicazioni relative alla sostenibilità sui contratti tra l’agenzia di soccorso e i trasportatori su strada, coinvolti nella logistica diretta e indiretta nel progetto “Greening KECO”. In aggiunta, in linea con una mancanza di linee guida sull’integrazione di specifiche sostenibili nei contratti, nello specifico per trasportatori su strada, il lavoro si concentra sulle modalità attuabili per implementarle efficacemente. La ricerca è stata condotta attraverso entrambi gli approcci quantitativo e qualitativo, la revisione di documenti interni ed esterni di World Food Programme, una intervista a un membro del team Sustainable Supply Chain ed esempi pratici e attuali di molti attori. I risultati dei calcoli e le considerazioni sulle attività di logistica di ritorno chiariscono le nature inestricabili dei rami ambientale ed economico della sostenibilità e stabiliscono la necessità di negoziazione tra le parti. Sul lato delle specifiche tecniche sostenibili, sono state identificate opportunità benefiche per World Food Programme, così come per i trasportatori, in 3 aree: manutenzione, formazione degli autisti e turni organizzati nelle ore non di punta. Le implicazioni del lavoro includono l’esposizione dei risultati finali al team SCC di WFP e la loro attuale revisione per possibili applicazioni e sviluppi futuri.Humanitarian supply chains operate to assist people in an emergency status caused by natural disasters as floods, earthquakes, droughts...or by men, as in the case of wars. To answer to the unpredictability of the disaster and severity of the impact they are required to be agile, responsive, fast, effective and targeted. Consequently, sustainability is not always a key priority, as the transport modes adopted for goods’ transportation that contribute to high emissions levels show. As highlighted by literature, some humanitarian organizations are already working towards the implementation of sustainable practices in their operations, as the WREC coalition and UN World Food Programme (WFP). Moreover, the review underlined gaps in the analysis of single nodes’ activities rather than the whole network of a humanitarian supply chain. The thesis investigates WFP and the impact of sustainability implications on contracts between the relief agency and road transporters involved in direct and reverse logistics in the “Greening KECO” project. Additionally, in line with a lack of guidelines on the integration of sustainable requirements into contracts, specifically for road transporters, the work revolves around the viable modalities for their effective implementation. The research was conducted through both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the review of internal and external documents of World Food Programme, an interview to WFP’s Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) team’s officer and current practical examples from multiple actors. Calculations outputs and considerations on the reverse logistics activities in place clarify the inextricable natures of the environmental and the economic branches of sustainability and establish the need for negotiation between the parties. On the sustainable technical specifications side, beneficial opportunities for World Food Programme, as well as for transporters, are identified into 3 main areas: maintenance, drivers training and scheduled shifts to off peak hours. Implications of the work include the exhibition of the final results to the SCC team in WFP and their current review for possible applications and future developments
Climate & Food Security Monitoring Bulletin 3rd Quarter 2019 (July – September)
Get PDFFirst half of 2019, total rainfall has been below average, despite the fact that June, July and the
first ten days of August experienced considerable rainfall, confined mostly to the South-Western
Regions. Meteorological forecasts suggest areas in the dry-zone are expected to remain dry
through to September.
Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions remain in pockets of North, North-Western,
North-Central, Uva and Eastern Provinces. Focus must be placed on risk reduction, adaption
measures, and preparedness for drought response interventions; including integrated drought
resilience programs to promote improved drought resilience strategies from climate shocks.
Surplus Maha (2018/19) and Yala (2019) paddy production means there is no immediate food
shortage, and total rice availability is sufficient to meet demand until January 2020 (Department of
Agriculture). However, dry conditions and pest attacks in pockets of Kurunagala, Batticaloa,
Ampara, Puttalam and Trincomalee caused the destruction of 4,362 ha of paddy. This will not
have a major impact on overall paddy production, but will have adverse localised impacts
State of School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean: 2022
Get PDFThis joint publication by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Food Programme (WFP) presents the state of school feeding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as of 2022. Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and compounding challenges, the publication highlights the critical role of school feeding programs to build human capital in the region. The publication offers comprehensive insights into the state of school feeding in LAC: scale, coverage, components, and impacts. It emphasizes the need to reach vulnerable children to prevent dropouts and promote holistic development. The publication emphasizes the importance of integrating health and nutrition interventions along with school meals programmes via multisectoral approaches. Key findings indicate that 80.3 million children across the region received school meals in 2022. Political commitment and investment in these initiatives is high with at least 19 countries having either a specific school feeding or school nutrition policy or law. Coverage ranges from 30 to 100 percent across the countries in the region. The publication recommends strengthening coverage and programme quality as well as regulatory frameworks, implementing local food procurement, investing in intercultural approaches, and enhancing multisectoral collaboration and partnerships. Moreover, it underscores the significance of crisis preparedness for school feeding programs, which were proven to beresilient and indispensable during the pandemic. The publication offers specific recommendations to support countries to effectively tackle challenges and ensure that school feeding programs continue to contribute to children\u27s development, education, and overall wellbeing
State of School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean: 2022: Executive Summary
Get PDFThis joint publication by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Food Programme (WFP) presents the state of school feeding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as of 2022. Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and compounding challenges, the publication highlights the critical role of school feeding programs for the region. The publication offers comprehensive insights into the state of school feeding in LAC: scale, coverage, components, and impacts. It emphasizes the need to reach vulnerable children to prevent dropouts and promote holistic development. The publication emphasizes the importance of integrating health and nutrition interventions along with school meals programmes via multisectoral approaches. Key findings indicate that 80.3 million children across the region received school meals in 2022. Political commitment and investment in these initiatives is high with at least 19 countries having either a specific school feeding or school nutrition policy or law. Coverage ranges from 30 to 100 percent across the countries in the region. The publication recommends strengthening coverage and programme quality as well as regulatory frameworks, implementing local food procurement, investing in intercultural approaches, and enhancing multisectoral collaboration and partnerships. Moreover, it underscores the significance of crisis preparedness for school feeding programs, which were proven to be resilient and indispensable during the pandemic. The publication offers specific recommendations to support countries to effectively tackle challenges and ensure that school feeding programs continue to contribute to childrens development, education, and overall wellbeing
Towards a climate-smart and community-driven school feeding program: WFP-IIRR Scoping Mission Report to WFP Project Sites in Phongsaly Province, Lao PDR
No full textThe World Food Programme in Lao PDR has been implementing nutrition-focused interventions targeted for school kids through its School Meal Program targeted with complementary nutrition-sensitive interventions targeted for communities through its Agriculture for Nutrition Program and the Local and Regional Procurement Program. These nutrition-focused and nutrition-sensitive programs are further enhanced through the incorporation of climate change adaptation strategies in WFP project communities by piloting te climate-smart village approach in 5 WFP project sites in Phongsaly Province in Bountai and Samphanh districts. This report provides the analysis of the local situation of the 5 target villages as well as the recommendations for incorporating climate-considerations in WFP's nutrition-focused interventions in these villages. The analysis in this report were generated through a scoping mission conducted by WFP and IIRR team in February 2020
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