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First Allocation (Cash) of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2013 in Myanmar and Pakistan

Project completed

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding for responding to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Myanmar
Pakistan
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Migration
Emergency food assistance
Reconstruction and rehabilitation (till 2016)
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013
 CHF  2’750’000
The project in brief
Background

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger and under-nutrition. Every year, WFP provides food assistance to more than 100 million people, mostly women and children. WFP is Switzerland’s largest United Nations humanitarian aid multilateral partner.
Objectives

Providing immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.
Target groups

WFP beneficiaries worldwide
Medium-term outcomes

WFP provides emergency food assistance in 75 countries in the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters and supports food assistance programmes that bridge the gap between relief and recovery, helping communities build a better future.
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • World Food Programme


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    2’750’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    2’750’000
Project phases Phase 75 01.02.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 74 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 73 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 58 18.03.2019 - 31.12.2019   (Completed) Phase 46 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed) Phase 45 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed) Phase 44 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed) Phase 43 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed) Phase 42 05.10.2016 - 25.02.2017   (Completed) Phase 39 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016   (Completed) Phase 38 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016   (Completed) Phase 37 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015   (Completed) Phase 36 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015   (Completed) Phase 35 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015   (Completed) Phase 33 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Phase 29 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013   (Completed) Phase 28 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013   (Completed)

Phase 26 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013   (Completed)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    RECONSTRUCTION RELIEF & REHABILITATION
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Emergency food aid
    Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation
    Material relief assistance and services
    Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
    Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
    Finance type Aid grant
    Aid Type Project and programme contribution
    Tied/untied aid Untied aid
    Project number

    7F06817

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Last update 27.11.2017