The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report offers a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed "Activating Climate-Smart Agricultural Livelihoods in Somalia" (ACALS) project.
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) is actively engaged in reducing hunger and malnutrition, aligning its efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly emphasising SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 17 (Partnerships). Recognising the complexity of global and regional challenges, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has adopted a multifaceted approach tailored to individual countries.
The second ECOWAS Regional Technical Conference on Homegrown School Feeding (HGSF), held in Dakar from May 21¨C23, 2024, brought together around 120 participants from ECOWAS and non-ECOWAS countries, alongside partners from international organizations and major financial institutions like the IsDB, AfDB, and World Bank. Co-hosted by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ), the conference focused on ensuring costed national commitments backed by innovative financing mechanisms, sharing best practices to inspire effective strategies, and promoting knowledge exchange with robust monitoring to track progress. This collaborative effort reaffirmed regional and international commitments to advancing sustainable school feeding initiatives.
Through 12 case studies, this report examines how the Fill the Nutrient Gap (FNG) analyses can be leveraged to enhance the ability of national social protection systems in addressing the affordability gaps of nutritious diets.
This case study provides an overview of how the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) is supporting the integration of social protection and anticipatory action (AA) in Haiti, categorized as a highly fragile and conflict-affected country.
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ), in partnership with the World Bank, is working together on a new project aimed at increasing access of vulnerable populations to emergency assistance, basic services and livelihood opportunities under the Myanmar Community Livelihood Assistance Project (MCLAP) (P181475). This initiative will be made possible with the generous support of the World Bank, whose commitment to sustainably boosting shared prosperity has had a profound impact on poverty reduction and sustainable development in Myanmar.
To ensure compliance with the World Bank¡¯s Environmental and Social Standards and fulfill reporting obligations, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and the World Bank have developed a set of three key documents to guide project implementation.
A zero-hunger world requires a socially equitable, clean and healthy environment ¨C which is why the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) is committed to applying the highest standards in its interactions with the people, communities and governments we serve, and the natural environment on which we all depend. Environmental Sustainability is therefore one of our cross-cutting priorities in the 2022-2025 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Strategic Plan.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ conducted a Leaving No One Behind study to identify groups being left behind in terms of access to and coverage by social protection programmes in the Philippines. This report shares the study¡¯s findings and key recommendations to inform the policies and programmes of the Government of the Philippines, the international community, and national organizations in ensuring these groups are represented and their unique needs are met.
This report provides an overview of the impact of the Supply Chain Simulation Exercises conducted in 2022 and 2023 to strengthen logistics capacities in Malawi.
This assessment of Indigenous persons with disabilities was carried out to address the effects of intersecting identities on food security in two provinces in Nepal.
In January 2024, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Executive Director Cindy H. McCain took on the role of the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) Champion on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH). The attached mid-year update provides the latest information on the Executive Director¡¯s actions and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¡¯s progress toward fulfilling the key Championship priorities.
A five-year report showcasing key accomplishments and collaborative efforts with governments and regional institutions to improve the resilience of vulnerable people in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean.
The majority of the camp residents are prone to food insecurity due to economic factors. Unskilled wage labour has become the primary source of income, with 84 percent of beneficiaries reporting e-voucher assistance as their second main income source.
Led by the Government of the Philippines and with the assistance of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philippines, Project LAWA is a sustainable solution which alleviates the challenges of water scarcity faced by local communities in periods of severe drought. This report summarizes the pilot implementation of LAWA and the current nationwide scale-up by the Government of the Philippines. It contains evidence from the findings of the pilot and recommendations to help inform LAWA at scale.
The operational assistance update report monitors the distribution and redemption of assistance using various means to ensure beneficiaries have safe and dignified access to their assistance.