Highlights: During the COVID-19 pandemic it became widely understood that strong supply chains have the power to save lives. Many countries face a myriad of challenges...
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About 1 in 3 children under the age of 5 in Lao PDR is malnourished, with the rate being even higher in remote rural areas and among ethnic minorities...
Of the 66 districts analyzed in the 11 provinces of the country that suffered shocks, it is estimated that around 210,000 children aged between 6 and 59 months are suffering...
In Asia and the Pacific Region, WFP provides a wide range of strategic and technical support and capacity strengthening services across 17 countries, with a view to improving the coverage, comprehensiveness...
This synthesis report presents an updated analysis of the social protection landscape in Asia and the Pacific and identifies priorities for enhancing both food security and nutrition and improving responses to risks...
This paper was developed collaboratively with the World Food Programme’s Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific based in Bangkok (RBB) between July 2022 and May 2023. The paper...
Mozambique’s strong economic performance has not been accompanied by a significant reduction in malnutrition. At 43%, the national prevalence of child stunting remains very high. With more...
Childhood stunting (defined as being too short for one’s age) has long-lasting impacts on children’s physical and cognitive development. These impacts, in turn, reduce productivity...
The 21st Century has been marked by increased volatility in food prices, with global price spikes in 2007-08, 2010-11, and again in 2021-22. The impact of food inflation on the risk...