Annual Country Report 2021: Bolivia (Plurinational State of). Country Strategic Plan 2018-2022

Annual Country Report 2021: Bolivia (Plurinational State of). Country Strategic Plan 2018-2022

Rome (Italy): World Food Programme, 2021.

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Bolivia began 2021 with the inauguration of a new government. In addition, Bolivia saw a moderate recovery from the economic recession caused by the pandemic. WFP continued to assist people with COVID-19, adapted activities to support crisis-affected communities throughout the country, and enhanced the resilience of smallholder farmers and Indigenous people. WFP also expanded upon its capacity strengthening activities, supporting the community-led design of livelihood plans, revitalizing women’s smallholder associations, and providing research and technical assistance to the Government to address malnutrition, gender inequality, and poverty. Despite funding constraints, in 2021, WFP assisted 50,661 beneficiaries and took significant steps to position itself as a strong national partner, collaborating with the Government on advocacy for food security and food systems resilience. In Oruro, WFP provided conditional CBT to build 905 water ponds, 196,500 meters of irrigation canals, and plant 3,020 trees. WFP also reconstructed 528 hectares of gardens and other rainwater systems and community market infrastructure. This work strengthened their resilience and ability to withstand drought conditions. To contribute towards SDG 2, WFP extended specialized support to children aged 6-23 months and women’s smallholder associations. WFP established a manufacturing plant expected to produce supplements for 2,000 children aged 6-23 months in Oruro. WFP also revitalized two Indigenous women’s smallholder associations, enabling their access to national markets and greater income opportunities.

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