World Food Programme

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 a member of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
• It is operating in more than 120 countries, which provides food assistance during emergencies and works with communities to enhance nutrition and generate resilience.
• It has been functioning in India since 1963.
• Funding: WFP is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates and private donors.
• Report released by the WFP is Global Report on Food Crisis
  • The Global Report on Food Crises describes the scale of acute hunger in the world.
  • It provides an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to food crises across the globe.
  • The report is produced by the Global Network against Food Crises, an international alliance working to address the root causes of extreme hunger.

 

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Q1) What is UNDP?

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global development agency established in 1965. It is the United Nations' main organization dedicated to eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and promoting sustainable development worldwide.

Source: WFP temporarily suspends food aid to Ethiopia after diversion of supplies