International Development Grant
Food Assistance in West Africa - World Food Programme 2008
Project Number: CA-3-M012809001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $4,500,000.00
Start Date: May 14, 2008
End Date: June 30, 2011
Duration: 3.1 years
Project Description
Several countries in West Africa face high levels of food insecurity. The World Food Programme (WFP) is addressing the needs of an estimated 6 million beneficiaries in this region. CIDA's contribution is supporting WFP to carry out its regional operations in West Africa. Activities focus on helping to save lives in refugee situations and other crises through emergency food distributions; helping to reduce levels of malnutrition and undernutrition in the most vulnerable populations particularly children under five years of age and pregnant and lactating women; and helping to strengthen the capacity of Governments to address the food security and nutrition needs in their countries.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
WFP - World Food Programme
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
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