Annual Country Report 2019: Timor-Leste. Country Strategic Plan 2018-2020

Annual Country Report 2019: Timor-Leste. Country Strategic Plan 2018-2020

Rome (Italy): World Food Programme, 2019.

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In 2019, WFP continued strengthening national capacity to alleviate the causes of food insecurity and malnutrition and enhance access to education. Under the treatment and prevention of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) programmes, WFP assisted children aged 6-59 months, adolescents, and pregnant and lactating women (PLW). The year also saw WFP work with the Government to introduce rice fortification to fight micronutrient deficiencies. Upon request, WFP implemented a rice fortification acceptability trial in two schools. To strengthen the social safety net program, the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion requested WFP’s technical support to the food voucher program. This will support Timor-Leste to make measurable contributions to the Zero Hunger goal as well as the reduction of poverty and the expansion of social protection floors.

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