International Development Grant

Food Aid in Nepal - WFP 2008

Project Number: CA-3-M012808001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Nepal 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $750,000.00

Start Date: May 16, 2008

End Date: December 31, 2008

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

Despite a ceasefire and Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2006 there has been recent volatility in several regions of Nepal. This instability has hindered the population's access to basic services including food. An estimated 42 out of 75 districts throughout the country are currently experiencing food shortages. CIDA's contribution is used to help the World Food Programme provide emergency food assistance to conflict-affected populations. Special emphasis is given to targeting women children ethnic minorities and vulnerable indigenous groups. This operation is expected to meet the food aid needs of an estimated 1.3 million beneficiaries.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
WFP - World Food Programme

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Emergency food aid 100%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Budget Breakdown
2008-04-01 to 2009-03-31 $750,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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