Annual Country Report 2018: Pakistan. Country Strategic Plan 2018-2022

Annual Country Report 2018: Pakistan. Country Strategic Plan 2018-2022

Rome (Italy): World Food Programme, 2018.

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2018 was a watershed year for WFP in Pakistan. WFP began implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) in alignment with current government priorities. WFP reached 1.7 million people through food and cash programmes to improve nutrition and support relief, recovery, safety nets and development. Capacity strengthening activities had 6.2 million participants, and WFP partnered with the Pakistan Directorate of Malaria to strengthen health programs for malaria prevention and the mass distribution of long-life insecticidal nets for 2.7 million families. WFP continued support for populations in the country’s northwest provinces bordering Afghanistan. Livelihood support for flood recovery and returnees post displacement was completed for 720,000 people. Pakistan has a high prevalence of maternal and child malnutrition. Overcoming stunting rates of 44 percent among children aged 6-59 months has been a priority of the new Prime Minister. WFP's portfolio included assistance to malnourished women and children aged 6-59 months, stunting prevention in Sindh and Balochistan provinces, augmenting nutritional surge capacity of healthcare facilities in Sindh, technical and policy support for Scaling Up Nutrition, consulting on nationwide programs for wheat flour fortification and salt iodization, and research initiatives for nutrition and disaster risk management. WFP continued to oversee the production of locally produced specialized nutritious foods for use in Pakistan and other countries where WFP operates (e.g., Syria, Afghanistan). WFP also explored opportunities for the affordable commercialization of these foods. WFP helped to strengthen the capacity of national and provincial disaster management agencies for emergency preparedness and response.

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