World Food Programme

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Recently, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of rice in support of global humanitarian operations aimed at combating hunger.

About World Food Programme

• It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world.
• It is the world’s largest humanitarian agency and was established in 1961.
• It operates in more than 120 countries, provides food assistance during emergencies and works with communities to enhance nutrition and generate resilience.
• Funding: WFP is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates and private donors.
  • The organization’s work is guided by Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030.
• Governance
  • It is governed by the WFP Executive Board, which consists of 36 Member States and provides intergovernmental support, direction and supervision of activities.
  • WFP is headed by an Executive Director, who is appointed jointly by the UN Secretary-General and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
  • The Executive Director is appointed for fixed five-year terms. 
• It is a member of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• WEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. 
• Reports by WEF: Report released by the WFP is the Global Report on Food Crisis which describes the scale of acute hunger in the world.
• Headquarters: Rome, Italy

Source: PIB

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